Thomas Callahan

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    Display name Thomas Callahan
    First name Thomas
    Last name Callahan
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    Member since November 21, 2021
    Society Affiliation(s) HRS
    Clinical title Co-Director, Pacemaker and Defibrillator Lead Extraction Center
    Institution (or Retired) Cleveland Clinic
    Degree 1 MD
    Degree 2 MA
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    • Extraction of right-sided leads
      March 26, 2024

    • Flextend
      July 28, 2023

    • How do you manage antibiotic drug allergies?
      May 12, 2023

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    • Very reasonable.  I think we generally underestimate the risk of hematoma development with anti-platelet agents.
      March 20, 2025

    • This is an evolving area for us.  With the low rates of infection seen in LCPs and with good data showing very low reinfection rates when used in this fashion, we have been moving more to LCP implantation for dependent patients with infection.  Patients are delighted to avoid an ICU stay.
      June 4, 2024

    • Bruce had such an incredible impact on device and lead management and leaves a lasting legacy.  He was a dear friend and mentor.  I am so fortunate to have known and worked with him.
      January 9, 2024

    • Very interesting and novel extraction tool!  Will look forward to further reports on experience with this device.
      August 11, 2023

    • Saw the article.  It looked really intriguing.  I'd love to hear more about it. Also, did you have any cases with occlusion of the innominate?  In those cases, I guess you just treat the SVC.   Tom
      June 21, 2023

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    Thomas Callahan

    Physician

    • Profile
    • Topics Started
    • Replies
    • Following
    • Profile

      Display name Thomas Callahan
      First name Thomas
      Last name Callahan
      Website
      Bio
      Member since November 21, 2021
      Society Affiliation(s) HRS
      Clinical title Co-Director, Pacemaker and Defibrillator Lead Extraction Center
      Institution (or Retired) Cleveland Clinic
      Degree 1 MD
      Degree 2 MA
      Go to profile
    • Topics Started

      • Extraction of right-sided leads
        March 26, 2024

      • Flextend
        July 28, 2023

      • How do you manage antibiotic drug allergies?
        May 12, 2023

      1 2 3 Next »
    • Replies

      • Very reasonable.  I think we generally underestimate the risk of hematoma development with anti-platelet agents.
        March 20, 2025

      • This is an evolving area for us.  With the low rates of infection seen in LCPs and with good data showing very low reinfection rates when used in this fashion, we have been moving more to LCP implantation for dependent patients with infection.  Patients are delighted to avoid an ICU stay.
        June 4, 2024

      • Bruce had such an incredible impact on device and lead management and leaves a lasting legacy.  He was a dear friend and mentor.  I am so fortunate to have known and worked with him.
        January 9, 2024

      • Very interesting and novel extraction tool!  Will look forward to further reports on experience with this device.
        August 11, 2023

      • Saw the article.  It looked really intriguing.  I'd love to hear more about it. Also, did you have any cases with occlusion of the innominate?  In those cases, I guess you just treat the SVC.   Tom
        June 21, 2023

      1 2 Next »
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