Low-Temperature Electrocautery for Secondary Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Implantation: Are We Ready for Their Routine Clinical Application?

Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) represent an important therapeutic modality in management of patients with various rhythm disorders. As a result of aging population and increased prevalence of cardiovascular co-morbidities, the magnitude of CIED implants continues to follow an upward trajectory. For example, an analysis of United States National Inpatient Sample database from years 1993-2008 showed an exponential 96% increased rate of CIED implantations over the study years (1). This increase was experienced for both pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICDs) devices.
Source: Heart Rhythm - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research