Table 2 Procedure and implanted device characteristics

Implanted device, n (%)

Pacemaker 27 (65.8 %) ICD 14 (34.2 %)

Mean duration after initial implantation

88.4 ± 62.5 months median 84 (6–240 months)

Cardiac leads per patient, total n (%)

67

 One lead

17 (41.4 %)

 Two leads

23(56.2 %)

 Four leads

1 (2.4 %)

Lead type, n (%)

67

 Atrial

22 (32.8 %)

 Ventricular

30 (44.2 %)

 Defibrillation coil

14 (21.5 %)

 Coronary sinus lead

1 (1.5 %)

Fixation mechanism, n (%)

 Active fixation

11 (16.4 %)

 Passive fixation

56 (83.6 %)

Indication for removal, n (%)

 PM pocket dekubitis, infection

29 (70.8 %)

 Lead dysfunction

11 (26.8 %)

 Subclavian vein thrombosis

1 (2.4 %)