CHICAGO, IL—Reconditioned pacemakers carry the same low infection rate as new devices out to 90 days, according to preliminary data from the international My Heart Your Heart trial. The findings ...
Pacemaker lead infection is a rare condition, most often occurring when intervention is needed after pacemaker implantation. Diagnosis is by blood cultures and confirmation by transoesophageal ...
Pacemaker implantation is a minimally invasive surgery ... During the initial period after placement, you should watch for signs of bleeding or infection, such as: Swelling Increased redness Worsening ...
A 2019 study by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, published in the journal PLOS One, found that over a two-year period the Trust dealt with 84 cases of pacemaker-related infections ...
Three people who received reconditioned pacemakers died, but researchers said none of the deaths were linked to the implantation, device infection or malfunction. Five patients developed localized ...