Effect of age on in ‐hospital outcomes of transvenous lead extraction for infected cardiac implantable electronic device

ConclusionElderly patients had worse in-hospital outcomes in early mortality and non-home discharge following the TLE for infected CIED. There was no significant difference between elderly and non-elderly groups in prolonged hospital stay and 30-day readmission. Elderly patients did not have a higher risk of procedural complications.

Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - February 7, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Min Choon Tan, Qi Xuan Ang, Yong Hao Yeo, Jia Yean Thong, Aneesh Tolat, Luis R. Scott, Justin Z. Lee Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research