Electrophysiologists on the medical staff at Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital are often referred patients with
complex conditions needing removal of leads because of electrical malfunctions, blocked blood vessels, or infection.
In most cases, the leads can be removed using a catheter-based approach.
U.S.
1.2 3.7
Discharge Information re: Beta-
Blocker for patients w/prior MI 98.9% 94.7%
Incidence of any adverse event 0.7 1.5
Incidence of death or any adverse
event (implant procedures) 0.7 1.6
Incidence of death or major adverse
event (implant procedures) 0.2 1.3
Cardiac arrest 0.0 0.2
Observed unadjusted complications
rate among eligible 0.71 1.48
Intra or post-procedure events
occurred 0.7 1.7
Length of Stay
(n = 431 ICD procedures - NCDR ICD Registry data through Q1 2016 – most recent data available)
*Baylor Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas location
“Baylor Hamilton
Heart and Vascular
Hospital is both a
high volume and
training center for
atrial fibrillation
ablation. Our
outcomes validate the national trend
that volume and the commitment
to education and training of new
physicians correlate with better
patient care. In addition, our
continued focus on research
and innovation in the field of
electrophysiology allows patients to
benefit from recent advancements.”
Kevin Wheelan, MD, FACC, FHRS
Chief of Staff, Baylor Hamilton Heart and
Vascular Hospital
BHVH*
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