A lead extraction procedure commenced to remove two leads: a right atrial (ra) lead and a right ventricular (rv) lead due to non function.Spectranetics lead locking devices (llds) were used to provide traction on the leads during the procedure.After the physician successfully extracted the ra lead, an effusion was noted per trans esophageal echocardiography (tee) with a subsequent drop in the patient's blood pressure.The physician performed a pericardiocentesis which relieved the tamponade which occurred in the right atrium.The patient stabilized after the pericardiocentesis was performed with no further intervention required, and the procedure continued.The rv lead was successfully extracted without complications.The patient survived the procedure.There was no reported malfunction of any spectranetics devices in use during the procedure.
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