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Review
. 2021 Jan 3;13(1):e12457.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.12457.

Strategies to Promote Long-Term Cardiac Implant Site Health

Jane Taleski  1 , Biljana Zafirovska  2
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Review

Strategies to Promote Long-Term Cardiac Implant Site Health

Jane Taleski et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

In the past several decades there has been a continuous growth in the field of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) implantation procedures as well as their technological development. CIEDs utilize transvenous leads that are introduced into the heart via the axillary, subclavian, or cephalic veins, as well as a devices generator that is implanted in a subcutaneous pocket, typically in the pre-pectoral region. Despite this significant improvement, complication rates range from 1-6% with current implant tools and techniques. In this review we will discuss the three central parts of the CIED implantation procedure, their impact on implantation site, infections, and possibilities for its prevention.

Keywords: cardiac implantable electronic device (cied); central venous access; incision site; pacemaker complications; wound suture.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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