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Leadless pacemakers: Minimizing infections of cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Leadless pacemakers: Minimizing infections of cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators As the population ages, concerns about infections related to cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are increasing. This article explores the risk factors and proposes potential solutions to improve the safety of cardiac devices.As the world’s population increases, the number of individuals aged 65 and over is expected to increase disproportionately, (1) which will likely lead to higher rates of pacemaker implantations (Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices, or CIEDs). (2-4) One of the complications associated with pacemaker implants is infection. In the first six months after the procedure, the infection rate is approximately 1% for pacemakers and 1.7% for defibrillators. Over two years, the infection rate rises to 9.5% for cardiac resynchronization devices. (5,6)

Source: Open Access Government

DOI: 10.56367/oag-048-12171

Author: William Frederic Heddle

Institution: Flinders University

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4415382664