Normocalcemic hyperparathyroidism: preoperatively a disease, postoperatively cured?
There is a trend toward a higher incidence of ePTH in patients having undergone an MIP. The etiology of ePTH is multifactorial but may represent an early recurrence.
Compared with standard-diameter leads, both Sprint Fidelis and Riata/Riata ST small-diameter ICD leads are at an increased risk of failure, although the incidence of events is significantly lower in the Riata than in the Sprint Fidelis group.