Assertion: pacemaker's lead | /r/HasProperty | removed
Facets:
value: from the old generator
type: OTHER
value: from the heart
type: OTHER
value: completely
type: DEGREE
value: because of infection
type: CAUSE
value: from their intended location
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: Sometimes the leads, which are small diameter wires, from the pacemaker to the implantation site in the heart muscle will need to be removed.
text: Another possible complication called twiddler's syndrome occurs when a patient manipulates the pacemaker and causes the leads to be removed from their intended location and causes possible stimulation of other nerves.
text: Sometimes, old leads may need to be removed because of infection or to make room for new leads that may be necessary.
text: Once it is determined that leads need to be removed from the heart, the procedure will be scheduled.
text: Patients can expect to be in the hospital for about one week from the time the leads are removed, depending on the reason for removing the leads.
text: A sticky film develops that makes clearing the infection impossible — even with antibiotics — unless the pacemaker and leads are completely removed.
text: The leads will be unscrewed and removed from the old generator, and then tested to make sure they are still working well.