The following websites, organizations and support groups are great resources
- Pacemaker and Defibrillator Lead Extraction Center
- Heart Rhythm Society UpBeat Patient Site
- American Heart Association
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association
- Heart Arrhythmia Alliance
- Sudden Arrhythmia Death Foundation
For specific information about your device or leads, go to your device manufacturer’s website:
Abbott
(800) 722-3774
Biotronik
(800) 547-0394
Boston Scientific
(866) 484-3268
Cook Medical Lead Extraction
Medtronic
(800) 551-5544, x41835
Microport CRM
(877) 663-7674
Philips Managing Your Cardiac Device
Xcardia Lead Extraction