November 1, 2004Open Access
View Full PaperIncidence and Risk Factors of Early Venous Thrombosis Associated with Permanent Pacemaker Leads
Structured PICO
What are the risk factors for early venous thrombosis associated with permanent pacemaker leads?
P
Population
Patients undergoing permanent pacemaker implantation
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Intervention
Multiple permanent pacemaker leads
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Outcome
Early venous thrombosishard clinical
The presence of multiple pacemaker leads and established risk factors contribute to early venous thrombosis, highlighting the need for pre-implantation risk assessment and preventive management.
Abstract
Established risk factors for venous thrombosis and the presence of multiple pacemaker leads contribute substantially to the occurrence of thrombosis associated with permanent pacemaker leads. Risk factor assessment prior to implantation may be useful for identifying patients at risk for thrombotic complications. Preventive management in these patients is warranted.
Cite This Study
Rooden et al. (Mon,) studied this question.