$Predictors of fracture in the Accufix Atrial J lead$

Predictors of fracture in the Accufix Atrial J lead

The Accufix atrial lead has a "J"-shaped retention wire at the distal end that has been reported to fracture. Our findings suggest that the more deformed the J, the higher the incidence of fracture.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of cardiology 1997-07, Vol.80 (2), p.229-231
Hauptverfasser:	SALIBA, B. C, ARDESIA, R. J, JOHN, R. M, VENDITTI, F. J, SCHOENFELD, M. H
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Biological and medical sciences Diseases of the cardiovascular system Equipment Failure - statistics & numerical data Equipment Failure Analysis Female Heart Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Pacemaker, Artificial - statistics & numerical data Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects) Transplants & implants
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Zusammenfassung:	The Accufix atrial lead has a "J"-shaped retention wire at the distal end that has been reported to fracture. Our findings suggest that the more deformed the J, the higher the incidence of fracture.
ISSN:	0002-9149 1879-1913
DOI:	10.1016/S0002-9149(97)00330-5