Association of the Timing and Extent of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infections With Mortality.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection is a potentially devastating complication with an estimated 12-month mortality of 15% to 30%. The association of the extent (localized or systemic) and timing of infection with all-cause mortality has not been established.

Objective

To evaluate the association of the extent and timing of CIED infection with all-cause mortality.

Design, setting, and participants

This prospective observational cohort study was conducted between December 1, 2012, and September 30, 2016, in 28 centers across Canada and the Netherlands. The study included 19 559 patients undergoing CIED procedures, 177 of whom developed an infection. Data were analyzed from April 5, 2021, to January 14, 2023.

Exposures

Prospectively i

SUBMITTER: Han HC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10077129 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature