Cardiac leads are wires connecting the heart to an implantable cardioverter/defibrillator (ICDs), like a pacemaker. A cardiac lead may need replacing due to failure to work properly, scar tissue buildup, infected tissue around the lead, or an upgrade. Surgical extraction can lead to complications; laser lead extraction is much safer, and uses cold, controlled laser […]
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Heart Valve Repair/Replacement
Damaged or diseased heart valves may fail to open and close as they should, placing unnecessary strain on the heart muscle. Heart valve repair: A surgeon can remove or reshape parts of the valve in order to have it function better. For example, if the valve fails to close tightly, the surgeon may remove extra tissue […]