Avoiding implant complications in cardiac implantable electronic devices: what works?

Maria Hee Jung Park Frausing; Mads Brix Kronborg; Jens Brock Johansen; Jens Cosedis Nielsen

doi:10.1093/europace/euaa221

Avoiding implant complications in cardiac implantable electronic devices: what works?

Europace. 2021 Feb 5;23(2):163-173. doi: 10.1093/europace/euaa221.

Authors

Maria Hee Jung Park Frausing¹, Mads Brix Kronborg¹, Jens Brock Johansen², Jens Cosedis Nielsen¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Bvld. 99, DK-8200, Aarhus, Denmark.
² Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, J. B. Winsløvs Vej 4, DK-5000, Odense, Denmark.

PMID: 33063088
DOI: 10.1093/europace/euaa221

Abstract

Nearly one in ten patients experience complications in relation to cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantations. CIED complications have serious implications for the patients and for the healthcare system. In light of the rising rates of new implants and consistent rate of complications, primary prevention remains a major concern. To guide future efforts, we sought to review the evidence base underlying common preventive actions made during a primary CIED implantation.

Keywords: Cardiac implantable electronic device; Complication; Defibrillator; Device; Infection; Lead; Pacemaker.

MeSH terms

Defibrillators, Implantable* / adverse effects
Electronics
Heart Diseases*
Humans
Pacemaker, Artificial* / adverse effects
Postoperative Complications