Ci-563-03 gender-based differences in lead perforation rates on computed tomography scans in patients undergoing transvenous lead extraction: results from uc san diego lead extraction database

Female gender is an independent predictor for peri-procedural complications with transvenous lead extraction. The etiology for this finding is unclear but likely multifactorial. Higher incidence of lead perforation could be a contributory factor for higher complication rates in females.