Severe pacemaker pocket infection during the COVID-19 pandemic, transvenous lead removal

Conclusions: A case showing delayed treatment of pacemaker pocket infection, due to delayed follow-up time during the COVID-19 pandemic. This patient underwent successful transvenous removal of the infected pacemaker lead, along with adequate antibiotic therapy, which has proven to be the most effective method of treating cardiac device-related endocarditis.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research