January 12, 1976Acta Medica Scandinavica
Complications with Permanent Endocardial Electrode Systems
Why the study?
What are the complications associated with permanent endocardial electrode systems?
Population
185 patients receiving permanent endocardial electrode systems
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
seven years
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Electrode complications warrant vigilance during device follow-up; this Level 5 series leaves open contemporary incidence and prevention strategies.
Structured PICO
What are the complications associated with permanent endocardial electrode systems?
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Population
185 patients receiving permanent endocardial electrode systems
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Intervention
Permanent endocardial electrode systems
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Outcome
Complications of endocardial electrode systemssafety
Permanent endocardial electrode systems are associated with significant complications, including displacement, perforation, and diaphragm stimulation, affecting nearly a third of patients in this historical cohort.
Cite This Study
Ohm et al. (1976) studied this question.