Polyurethane Leads: Facts and Controversy
- 1 March 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
- Vol. 6 (2) , 454-458
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8159.1983.tb04389.x
Abstract
A comparison of polyurethane and silicone cardiac pacing leads is presented. In comparing mechanical and electrical properties, friction coefficient and hydrolytic stability, both are highly qualified for use as electrode sheaths. The occurrence of surface cracking of polyurethane leads is examined. Several suggestions are proposed for dealing with the manufacture of new leads, the technique of implantation, and the follow-up required for successful surveillance.Keywords
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