Key result
Cardiac device implantation resulted in a 1% incidence of infection, with device replacement (P=0.02) and dual/triple-chamber devices (P=0.048) identified as independent risk factors.
Why the study?
What is the incidence and what are the risk factors for cardiac device infection in patients receiving pacemakers or ICDs?
Cohort (n=2,417)
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What is the incidence and what are the risk factors for cardiac device infection in patients receiving pacemakers or ICDs?
Cardiac device infection occurs in about 1% of cases, with device replacement and complex devices (dual/triple chamber) being independent risk factors.
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Supports closer monitoring after replacement or complex implants; leaves open prospective trials of targeted prevention.
Nery et al. (2010) conducted a cohort in Pacemaker and implantable defibrillator implantation (n=2,417). Pacemaker or ICD implantation was evaluated on Cardiac device infection (CDI). Cardiac device implantation resulted in a 1% incidence of infection, with device replacement (P=0.02) and dual/triple-chamber devices (P=0.048) identified as independent risk factors.
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