Bilawal Nadeem, Surik Sedrakyan, Amel Fatima, Mirza Mehmood Ali Baig, Ali Ahmed, Mifrah Rahat Khan Sherwani, John Wylie
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Abstract
Introduction: The optimal reimplantation strategies following the removal of infected cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) remain inadequately understood. Given the limitations and risks associated with traditional approaches, the investigation of alternative devices, such as leadless pacemakers (LPs), has gained attention due to their potentially lower infection risk.
Methods: We reviewed literature sources including PubMed, Scopus, and Embase, utilizing a combination of search terms. The inclusion criterion was leadless pacemaker (LP) implantation following lead removal (LR) of infected CIEDs, while the exclusion criterion was LR for noninfectious indications. Study endpoints encompassed patient outcomes during follow-up.
Results: Our literature review yielded 827 articles, of which 22 met the inclusion criteria, encompassing a cohort of 657 patients who underwent LR followed by LP implantation. A total of 295 (44.9%) patients underwent concurrent LP implantation during the LR procedure. The rest underwent delayed procedures, and the overall duration between LR of infected CIED and LP implantation was 4.32 ± 3.9 days. A total of 194 (29.5%) patients had systemic CIED infections, whereas 153 (23.3%) had isolated pocket infections. In our patient cohort, procedural complications were scarce. Over a mean follow-up period of 13.3 ± 9.4 months, pacemaker syndrome was observed in 4 patients (0.61%), and 3 patients (0.46%) experienced persistent or recurrent infections.
Conclusion: Our review finds both concurrent and delayed LP implantation after infected CIED extraction to be safe, with low reinfection rates and minimal complications. LPs could also serve as a bridge to CRT re-implantation minimizing the use of temporary pacing systems.
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The Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology is an international publication devoted to fostering research in and development of interventional techniques and therapies for the management of cardiac arrhythmias. It is designed primarily to present original research studies and scholarly scientific reviews of basic and applied science and clinical research in this field. The Journal will adopt a multidisciplinary approach to link physical, experimental, and clinical sciences as applied to the development of and practice in interventional electrophysiology. The Journal will examine techniques ranging from molecular, chemical and pharmacologic therapies to device and ablation technology. Accordingly, original research in clinical, epidemiologic and basic science arenas will be considered for publication. Applied engineering or physical science studies pertaining to interventional electrophysiology will be encouraged. The Journal is committed to providing comprehensive and detailed treatment of major interventional therapies and innovative techniques in a structured and clinically relevant manner. It is directed at clinical practitioners and investigators in the rapidly growing field of interventional electrophysiology. The editorial staff and board reflect this bias and include noted international experts in this area with a wealth of expertise in basic and clinical investigation. Peer review of all submissions, conflict of interest guidelines and periodic editorial board review of all Journal policies have been established.