Leadless pacemaker implant in patients with pre‐existing infections: Results from the Micra postapproval registry

2019143 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Mikhael F. El‐Chami · Emory University

Jens Brock Johansen · Odense University Hospital

Amir Zaidi · Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Svein Færestrand · Haukeland University Hospital

Dwight Reynolds · University of Bergen

Javier García‐Seara · Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago

Jacques Mansourati

Abstract

Implantation of the Micra transcatheter pacemaker is safe and feasible in patients with a recent CIED infection. No recurrent infections that required Micra device removal were seen. Leadless pacemakers appear to be a safe pacing alternative for patients with CIED infection who undergo extraction.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Volume 30, Issue 4, pp. 569-574

DOI: 10.1111/jce.13851

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