Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 Complications 4 Notes 5 More General Terms 6 Additional Terms 7 References

More Specific Terms

• cardiac pacemaker
• cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)
• implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)

Introduction

• Includes:

• cardiac pacemaker
• implantable cardioverter defibrillator ( ICD)
• cardiac resynchronization therapy ( CRT)

Complications

• device-related infection carries risk of mortality [1]

Notes

• implantable cardioverter-defibrillators ( ICDs) & cardiac resynchronization therapy ( CRT) devices often include a feature that measures intrathoracic impedance, potentially providing an early warning system for decompensation by detecting pulmonary fluid retention

More General Terms

• device (medical device)

Additional Terms

• cardiac device infection

References

1. Sohail MR et al Mortality and Cost Associated With Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Infections Arch Intern Med. Published online September 12, 2011 <PubMed> PMID: [1] <Internet> [2]
2. Journal Watch Massachussetts Medical Society Journal Watch Cardiology November 30, 2011 [3]
3. National Guideline Clearinghouse
   - Practice advisory for the perioperative management of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices: pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. An updated report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Perioperative Management of Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices. ngc-guideline: [4]

cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED)