Key result
Device revision was a strong independent predictor of PM/ICD infections (OR 3.8; 95% CI 1.5-5.5; P=0.002), along with advanced age >60 years.
Why the study?
What are the clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with permanent pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator infections?
Case-Control (n=890)
No
What are the clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with permanent pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator infections?
Odds Ratio: 3.8 (95% CI 1.5–5.5)
p-value: p=0.002
Advanced age and device revision significantly increase the risk of PM/ICD infections, whereas primary antibiotic prophylaxis is protective.
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Device revision and age >60 were associated with PM/ICD infections; extends risk-factor data but remains hypothesis-generating.
Cengiz et al. (2010) conducted a case-control in Permanent Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Infections (n=890). Device revision vs. No device revision was evaluated on PM/ICD infection (OR 3.8, 95% CI 1.5-5.5, p=0.002). Device revision was a strong independent predictor of PM/ICD infections (OR 3.8; 95% CI 1.5-5.5; P=0.002), along with advanced age >60 years.
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