October 31, 2011

Are Elderly Patients at Increased Risk of Complications Following Pacemaker Implantation? A Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Trials

Are elderly patients (≥75 years of age) at increased risk of complications following pacemaker implantation?

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Population

Elderly patients (≥75 years of age)

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Intervention

Pacemaker implantation

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Outcome

Complications following pacemaker implantationsafety

Elderly patients undergoing pacemaker implantation face a higher risk of early complications but a lower risk of lead fracture.

Elderly patients (≥75 years of age) are at increased risk of early postimplant complications but are at lower risk for lead fracture.

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