Table 1 Baseline characteristics
From: Is cardiopulmonary bypass standby still required for laser lead extractions?
n = 121 | ||
|---|---|---|
Demographics | Age at time of procedure (year) | 66 ± 14 |
Male gender, n (%) | 80 (66) | |
White | 74 (62) | |
Black | 19 (16) | |
Asian | 7 (5.8) | |
Other | 21 (17) | |
Medical history, n (%) | Diabetes | 43 (36) |
Coronary artery disease | 50 (41) | |
Hypertension | 79 (65) | |
Congestive heart failure | 44 (36) | |
Hyperlipidemia | 35 (29) | |
Atrial fibrillation | 40 (33) | |
CABG | 22 (18) | |
Cardiomyopathy (nonischemic and ischemic) | 74 (61) | |
Myocardial infarction | 17 (14) | |
Primary indication for laser lead extraction | Infection (lead, bacteremia, endocarditis) | 63 (52) |
Fracture | 20 (17) | |
Vegetation | 1 (0.8) | |
Dysrhythmia | 15 (12) | |
Malfunction (lead, device) | 13 (11) | |
Mechanical (recall, end of pacemaker life, upgrade) | 10 (8.3) | |