Why the study?
Is pacemaker or ICD implantation safe in pediatric patients?
Population
181 pediatric patients requiring the implantation of a pacemaker or an ICD device between 1984 and 2009 at a…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
up to 25 years (1984-2009)
Authors
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May support safety of pediatric device implantation; leaves open need for larger prospective studies to confirm.
Is pacemaker or ICD implantation safe in pediatric patients?
Pacemaker and ICD implantation in pediatric patients is generally safe with a low rate of complications requiring revision.
Welisch et al. (2010) studied this question.
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