Does removal of active-fixation coronary sinus lead using a mechanical rotation extraction device?
As illustrated by our cases, Attain StarFix® leads implanted years ago can be extracted with the help of a mechanical extraction sheath. However, this procedure bears potential risks and should only be performed with a cardiac surgery standby. If clinicians evaluate the implantation of Attain StarFix® leads in patients who are young or at high risk for device infection, they should be aware of these findings.
Although other studies have proposed a role for CA XV in cell proliferation, its tightly limited distribution may point to a specialized function in the regulation of acid-base homeostasis.