Skin Thickness Over Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: Prognostic Impact and Longitudinal Changes

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Authors

Shogo Yonehara · Kobe University

Mitsuru Takami · Kobe University

Atsusuke Yatomi · Japanese Red Cross Kobe Hospital

Kimitake Imamura · Kobe University

Kunihiko Kiuchi · Kobe Medical Center

Hidehiro Iwai · Kobe University

Mitsuhiko Shoda ·

Abstract

Skin thickness over CIEDs progressively declined over time and was significantly correlated with hemoglobin levels. In addition, skin thickness ≤ 3.3 mm was independently associated with increased all-cause mortality.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Wireless Body Area Networks

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology

DOI: 10.1111/pace.70210

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