Incidence and outcomes of systemic infections in patients with leadless pacemakers: Data from the micra IDE study

ConclusionIn this small series of Micra patients that developed SIEs post implant, the occurrence of bacteremia and/or endocarditis did not appear to lead to persistent bacteremia off antibiotics; most events resolved with antibiotic treatment.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - June 23, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mikhael F. El ‐Chami, Kyoko Soejima, Jonathan P. Piccini, Dwight Reynolds, Philippe Ritter, Toshimasa Okabe, Paul A. Friedman, Yong‐Mei Cha, Kurt Stromberg, Reece Holbrook, Dedra H. Fagan, Paul R. Roberts Tags: DEVICES Source Type: research