Complications after cardiac implantable electronic device implantations: an analysis of a complete, nationwide cohort in Denmark.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Complications after cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) treatment, including permanent pacemakers (PMs), cardiac resynchronization therapy devices with defibrillators (CRT-Ds) or without (CRT-Ps), and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), are associated with increased patient morbidity, healthcare costs, and possibly increased mortality.

Methods and results

Population-based cohort study in all Danish patients who underwent a CIED procedure from May 2010 to April 2011. Data on complications were gathered on review of all patient charts while baseline data were obtained from the Danish Pacemaker and ICD Register. Adjusted risk ratios (aRRs) with 95% confidence intervals were estimated using binary regression. The study population consisted of 5918 conse

SUBMITTER: Kirkfeldt RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4012708 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature