Retrieval of an infectious leadless pacemaker with vegetation
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DOI: 10.1002/joa3.12814
Abstract: This case discusses the retrieval of a pacemaker with vegetation from a 78‐year‐old man. It suggests that grasping side of Micra body and pulling Micra into Agilis sheath is a possible technique for retrieval. read more here.
Keywords: infectious leadless; pacemaker vegetation; retrieval infectious; leadless pacemaker ... See more keywords
Percutaneous aspiration and removal of infected leadless pacemaker vegetation
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DOI: 10.1111/jce.15678
Abstract: Leadless pacemakers represent an increasingly utilized alternative to traditional pacing methods in those with prior bacteremia or at high risk for infection. The acknowledged resistance to infection is illustrated by the exceedingly rare documentation of… read more here.
Keywords: removal infected; percutaneous aspiration; infected leadless; pacemaker vegetation ... See more keywords