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The episode discusses device-related complications in defibrillator therapy based on the PRAETORIAN-XL Trial findings.

In this episode of The Lead , host Robert Schaller, DO, FHRS, is joined by Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH, and Maulin Shah, MD, to discuss the journal article, Device-Related Complications in Transvenous Versus Subcutaneous Defibrillator Therapy During Long-Term Follow-Up: The PRAETORIAN-XL Trial . Together, they review the study's long-term follow-up findings and explore device-related complications associated with transvenous and subcutaneous defibrillator therapy. Learning Objectives: Review the long-term follow-up results of the PRAETORIAN-XL Trial comparing transvenous and subcutaneous defibrillator therapy. Discuss device-related complications associated with transvenous and subcutaneous implantable defibrillator systems. Examine the clinical considerations of defibrillator therapy selection based on long-term device-related outcomes. Host: Robert Schaller, DO, FHRS Guests: Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH and Maulin Shah, MD Disclosures: R. Schaller Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Philips, Abbott Medical Officer/Trustee/Director/Committee Chair/Other Fiduciary Role: Imricor Other Financial Relationship: Other T. Baykaner Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee: Volta Medical, Medtronic…

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