Tag: CIED

Patients receiving CIEDs “at higher risk” for persistent opioid use

Persistent opioid use following a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) procedure is common, according to a study published in Circulation, which reports that 12%...

PADIT score predicts CIED infection risk

Five independent predictors of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection have been identified which could be used to aid physicians and patients in decision-making...

Cardiac device complications vary widely among hospitals

A study of 174 hospitals in Australia and New Zealand, published recently in the Annals of Internal Medicine, shows that the quality of care...
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New bio envelope designed for S-ICDs launches in USA

Aziyo Biologics has announced the launch of their CanGaroo bio envelope specifically for use with subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (S-ICDs). It is the only cardiac implantable...

Low risk of repeat infection in reimplanted cardiac devices

It is safe to reimplant a new cardiac device after the removal of an infected one, and repeat infection rates are low, a large...