A (b)(6) female patient having lead extraction procedure.The physician prepped the lead with an lld ez device, debrided the generator pocket and gave the lead minimal traction.They quickly noticed a blood pressure drop.Rescue efforts commenced; patient stabilized for a period of time.The decision was made to remove the lead.The physician used a 14fr glidelight laser sheath in addition to the lld in place within the lead, and was able to advance the glidelight to the lead tip without ever activating the laser.The lead came free and was removed.However, the patient's blood pressure again dropped; it was determined that the injury was to the ra/ivc junction.Rescue efforts commenced; a sternotomy was performed, tear was repaired, and patient survived the procedure and interventions.
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