Lead Extraction: Indications, Procedures, and Tools for Successful Laser-Free Extraction

  
Sponsored by Cardiovascular Learning Network, A NACCME Initiative

Faculty

Steven P. Kutalek, MD
Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing
Drexel University College of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

• Identify the indications for and alternatives to lead extraction
• Describe lead management strategies and guidelines
• Discuss options, tools, and procedures for successful lead extraction without the laser

Intended Learners

This activity is designed for electrophysiologists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, fellows, and electrophysiology allied professionals.

Activity Overview

This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and audio.
To be eligible for documentation of credit, participants complete the educational activity, complete the 20-question online post-test with a score of 70% or better, and complete the evaluation form. After successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form online at www.naccme.com, participants may immediately print their documentation of credit.

Release Date: December 28, 2011
Expiration Date: December 28, 2012
Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes

There is no fee associated with this activity.

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Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CME

NACCME designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category .75 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AHRA Accreditation

Approved for 1 ARRT Category A CE Credit by the AHRA.

Independent Clinical Reviewer: Robert S. Dieter, MD, RVT, FACC, Founder, REEE, LLC, Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Planning Committee

The planning committee comprises Robert S. Dieter, MD, RVT, FACC, Steven P. Kutalek, MD; Edward Jackson, MD, Mary Johnson, Rich Keenan, Randy Robbin, John Savage, and Jessica Steuerman, NACCME.

Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

According to the disclosure policy of NACCME, faculty, editors, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with relevant commercial companies related to this activity. All relevant conflicts of interest that are identified are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict is identified, it is the responsibility of NACCME to initiate a mechanism to resolve the conflict(s). The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.

All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and levels of evidence.

The faculty has reported the following:
Dr. Kutelak: Grant/Research support—Cook Medical, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, Spectranetics; Consultant—Boston Scientific, Medtronic, St. Jude Medical, Spectranetics
Dr. Dieter disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

Dr. Jackson, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Keenan, Mr. Robbin, Mr. Savage, and Ms. Steuerman have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

NACCME requires faculty to inform participants whenever off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in their presentations.

The faculty have disclosed that no off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices will be disclosed in the activity.

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Grant Support

Supported by an educational grant from Cook Medical