RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 A novel approach to determining the cause of pacemaker lead failure JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO Cleve Clin J Med FD Cleveland Clinic SP 91 OP 92 VO 59 IS 1 A1 George K. Brodell A1 Bruce L. Wilkoff YR 1992 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/59/1/91.abstract AB A case of pacemaker lead dysfunction with subsequent removal by a unique transvenous extraction system is presented. This technique allows detailed examination of the extracted pacemaker lead and identification of unsuspected causes of lead failure. Information relative to specific causes of lead failure may result in lead design improvements.