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de Heide J, van der Graaf M, Holl MJ, Hoogendijk MG, Bhagwandien RE, Wijchers SA, Theuns DAMJ, Szili-Torok T, Zijlstra F, Lenzen MJ, Yap SC. Device infection in patients undergoing pacemaker or defibrillator surgery: risk stratification using the PADIT score. J Interv Card Electrophysiol 2024; 67:1419-1426. [PMID: 38286881 PMCID: PMC11379746 DOI: 10.1007/s10840-024-01759-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The use of an antibacterial envelope is cost-effective for patients at high risk of developing cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection. The identification of these high-risk patients may be facilitated using a clinical risk score. The aim of the current study is to evaluate the PADIT score for identifying high-risk patients in patients undergoing a CIED procedure in a tertiary academic center. METHODS This was a retrospective single-center study of consecutive patients undergoing a CIED procedure between January 2016 and November 2021. Patients who received an antibacterial envelope were excluded from this study. The primary endpoint was hospitalization for a CIED infection in the first year after the procedure. RESULTS A total of 2333 CIED procedures were performed in the study period (mean age 61.6 ± 16.3 years, male sex 64.5%, previous CIED infection 1.7%, immunocompromised 5.4%). The median PADIT score was 4 (interquartile range, 2-6). CIED infection occurred in 10 patients (0.43%). The PADIT score had good discrimination in predicting major CIED infection (C-statistic 0.70; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.54 to 0.86, P = 0.03). Using an optimal PADIT score cut-off value of 7, the risk of CIED infection was higher in the patients with a PADIT score of ≥ 7 in comparison to those with a lower PADIT score (1.23% vs. 0.26%, P = 0.02; odds ratio 4.8, 95% CI 1.4 to 16.6, P = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS The PADIT score is a clinically useful score for identifying patients at high risk of developing CIED infection. The use of an antibacterial envelope in these high-risk patients may be cost-effective.
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- John de Heide
- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Cardiovascular Institute, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Cardiovascular Institute, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Cardiovascular Institute, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Cardiovascular Institute, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Cardiovascular Institute, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Cardiovascular Institute, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Cardiovascular Institute, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Cardiovascular Institute, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Cardiovascular Institute, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Cardiovascular Institute, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Thorax Center, Cardiovascular Institute, Erasmus MC, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Matteucci A, Pignalberi C, Pandozi C, Magris B, Meo A, Russo M, Galeazzi M, Schiaffini G, Aquilani S, Di Fusco SA, Colivicchi F. Prevention and Risk Assessment of Cardiac Device Infections in Clinical Practice. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2707. [PMID: 38731236 PMCID: PMC11084741 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13092707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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The implantation of cardiac electronic devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers and defibrillators, has become increasingly prevalent in recent years and has been accompanied by a significant rise in cardiac device infections (CDIs), which pose a substantial clinical and economic burden. CDIs are associated with hospitalizations and prolonged antibiotic therapy and often necessitate device removal, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs worldwide. Approximately 1-2% of CIED implants are associated with infections, making this a critical issue to address. In this contemporary review, we discuss the burden of CDIs with their risk factors, healthcare costs, prevention strategies, and clinical management.
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- Andrea Matteucci
- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Tor Vergata University, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy
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- Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy
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Kristensen MKS, Filtenborg JT, Miscov R, Gulisano HA, Bjarkam CR. Use of an Antibacterial Envelope in Spinal Cord Stimulation Reduces the Rate and Severity of Iatrogenic Infections. World Neurosurg 2024; 185:e820-e826. [PMID: 38432508 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.02.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To examine if the use of an antibacterial envelope (TYRX) decreases the rate of postoperative infection in chronic pain patients undergoing treatment with spinal cord stimulation (SCS) involving device implantation. METHODS Single-center retrospective cohort study comparing postoperative infections rates in non-TYRX recipients from 2018 to 2020 with recipients of a TYRX antibacterial envelope from 2020 to 2021. Infection was registered if a patient received any form of antibiotic treatment after hospital discharge within a follow-up period of 100 days. RESULTS A total of 198 patients were included: 100 in the TYRX group and 98 in the non-TYRX group. There were no significant differences between the 2 groups regarding age, body mass index (BMI), smoking, diabetes, and use of immunosuppression. The overall infection rate was 5.6%. The infection rate was 4% in the TYRX group and 7.1% in the non-TYRX group (P = 0.6). However, the 4 cases of postoperative infection in the TYRX group could be effectively managed with oral antibiotics alone, whereas 6 out of the 7 patients in the non-TYRX group required intravenous antibiotics. Moreover, device explantation was necessary in 3 of these patients suggesting the event of more severe infections in the non-TYRX group (P = 0.014). CONCLUSIONS The TYRX antibacterial envelope displayed infection rates reducing capabilities, along with a clear tendency to reduce revision surgeries and system removals due to infections.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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Maclean E, Mahtani K, Honarbakhsh S, Butcher C, Ahluwalia N, Dennis AS, Creta A, Finlay M, Elliott M, Mehta V, Wijesuriya N, Shaikh O, Zaw Y, Ogbedeh C, Gautam V, Lambiase PD, Schilling RJ, Earley MJ, Moore P, Muthumala A, Sporton SC, Hunter RJ, Rinaldi CA, Behar J, Martin C, Monkhouse C, Chow A. The BLISTER Score: A Novel, Externally Validated Tool for Predicting Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infections, and Its Cost-Utility Implications for Antimicrobial Envelope Use. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2024; 17:e012446. [PMID: 38258308 PMCID: PMC10949977 DOI: 10.1161/circep.123.012446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Antimicrobial envelopes reduce the incidence of cardiac implantable electronic device infections, but their cost restricts routine use in the United Kingdom. Risk scoring could help to identify which patients would most benefit from this technology. METHODS A novel risk score (BLISTER [Blood results, Long procedure time, Immunosuppressed, Sixty years old (or younger), Type of procedure, Early re-intervention, Repeat procedure]) was derived from multivariate analysis of factors associated with cardiac implantable electronic device infection. Diagnostic utility was assessed against the existing PADIT score (Prior procedure, Age, Depressed renal function, Immunocompromised, Type of procedure) in both standard and high-risk external validation cohorts, and cost-utility models examined different BLISTER and PADIT score thresholds for TYRX (Medtronic; Minneapolis, MN) antimicrobial envelope allocation. RESULTS In a derivation cohort (n=7383), cardiac implantable electronic device infection occurred in 59 individuals within 12 months of a procedure (event rate, 0.8%). In addition to the PADIT score constituents, lead extraction (hazard ratio, 3.3 [95% CI, 1.9-6.1]; P<0.0001), C-reactive protein >50 mg/L (hazard ratio, 3.0 [95% CI, 1.4-6.4]; P=0.005), reintervention within 2 years (hazard ratio, 10.1 [95% CI, 5.6-17.9]; P<0.0001), and top-quartile procedure duration (hazard ratio, 2.6 [95% CI, 1.6-4.1]; P=0.001) were independent predictors of infection. The BLISTER score demonstrated superior discriminative performance versus PADIT in the standard risk (n=2854, event rate: 0.8%, area under the curve, 0.82 versus 0.71; P=0.001) and high-risk validation cohorts (n=1961, event rate: 2.0%, area under the curve, 0.77 versus 0.69; P=0.001), and in all patients (n=12 198, event rate: 1%, area under the curve, 0.8 versus 0.75, P=0.002). In decision-analytic modeling, the optimum scenario assigned antimicrobial envelopes to patients with BLISTER scores ≥6 (10.8%), delivering a significant reduction in infections (relative risk reduction, 30%; P=0.036) within the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence cost-utility thresholds (incremental cost-effectiveness ratio, £18 446). CONCLUSIONS The BLISTER score (https://qxmd.com/calculate/calculator_876/the-blister-score-for-cied-infection) was a valid predictor of cardiac implantable electronic device infection, and could facilitate cost-effective antimicrobial envelope allocation to high-risk patients.
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- Edd Maclean
- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
- William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom (E.M., S.H., N.A., R.J.S., R.J.H., A. Chow)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
- William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom (E.M., S.H., N.A., R.J.S., R.J.H., A. Chow)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
- William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom (E.M., S.H., N.A., R.J.S., R.J.H., A. Chow)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, United Kingdom (M.E., V.M., N.W., C.A.R., J.B.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, United Kingdom (M.E., V.M., N.W., C.A.R., J.B.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, United Kingdom (M.E., V.M., N.W., C.A.R., J.B.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom (O.S., Y.Z., C.O., V.G., C. Martin)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom (O.S., Y.Z., C.O., V.G., C. Martin)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom (O.S., Y.Z., C.O., V.G., C. Martin)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom (O.S., Y.Z., C.O., V.G., C. Martin)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
- William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom (E.M., S.H., N.A., R.J.S., R.J.H., A. Chow)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
- William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom (E.M., S.H., N.A., R.J.S., R.J.H., A. Chow)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, United Kingdom (M.E., V.M., N.W., C.A.R., J.B.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, United Kingdom (M.E., V.M., N.W., C.A.R., J.B.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom (O.S., Y.Z., C.O., V.G., C. Martin)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
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- Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Barts Heart Centre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom (E.M., K.M., S.H., C.B., N.A., A.S.C.D., A.C., M.F., P.D.L., R.J.S., M.J.E., P.M., A.M., S.C.E.S., R.J.H., C. Monkhouse, A.C.)
- William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom (E.M., S.H., N.A., R.J.S., R.J.H., A. Chow)
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Frausing MHJP, Nielsen JC, Westergaard CL, Gerdes C, Kjellberg J, Boriani G, Kronborg MB. Economic analyses in cardiac electrophysiology: from clinical efficacy to cost utility. Europace 2024; 26:euae031. [PMID: 38289720 PMCID: PMC10858642 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euae031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Cardiac electrophysiology is an evolving field that relies heavily on costly device- and catheter-based technologies. An increasing number of patients with heart rhythm disorders are becoming eligible for cardiac interventions, not least due to the rising prevalence of atrial fibrillation and increased longevity in the population. Meanwhile, the expansive costs of healthcare face finite societal resources, and a cost-conscious approach to new technologies is critical. Cost-effectiveness analyses support rational decision-making in healthcare by evaluating the ratio of healthcare costs to health benefits for competing therapies. They may, however, be subject to significant uncertainty and bias. This paper aims to introduce the basic concepts, framework, and limitations of cost-effectiveness analyses to clinicians including recent examples from clinical electrophysiology and device therapy.
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- Maria Hee Jung Park Frausing
- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Bvld 99, DK-8200 Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Palle Juul-Jensens Bvld. 99, DK-8200 Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Bvld 99, DK-8200 Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Palle Juul-Jensens Bvld. 99, DK-8200 Aarhus, Denmark
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Bvld 99, DK-8200 Aarhus, Denmark
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- The Danish Center for Social Science Research, VIVE, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Bvld 99, DK-8200 Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Palle Juul-Jensens Bvld. 99, DK-8200 Aarhus, Denmark
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Karaca B, Esin FK, Özdemir E, Tiryaki MM, Özdemir S, Kırış T. The Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index and Predicting Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infections. Angiology 2024; 75:15-21. [PMID: 36373263 DOI: 10.1177/00033197221139715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the utility of the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) in predicting the development of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) infections. A retrospective analysis was performed using the medical records of 2185 patients who underwent CIED (including de novo, revision, or upgrade) implantation at our institution from January 2012 to December 2019. We recorded CIED infections and risk factors according to the patient, device, and procedural characteristics during the median 28.7 months (6.2-56.8) follow-up. CIED infections were identified in 52 patients. Diabetes, chronic renal disease, SII before implantation, new cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) implantation, CRT-battery replacement, revision or upgrade, and the number of previous procedures were independent predictors of CIED infections. The area under the curve (AUC) of SII to predict CIED infection was .733 (95% CI: .654-.811). A raised SII may be a useful predictor of CIED infection.
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- Banu Karaca
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey
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Pascale R, Toschi A, Aslan AT, Massaro G, Maccaro A, Fabbricatore D, Dell'Aquila A, Ripa M, Işık ME, Kızmaz YU, Iacopino S, Camici M, Perna F, Akinosoglou K, Karruli A, Papadimitriou-Olivgeris M, Kayaaslan B, Bilir YA, Evren Özcan E, Turan OE, Işık MC, Pérez-Rodríguez MT, Yagüe BL, Quirós AM, Yılmaz M, Petersdorf S, De Potter T, Durante-Mangoni E, Akova M, Curnis A, Gibertoni D, Diemberger I, Scudeller L, Viale P, Giannella M. Risk factors for Gram-negative bacterial infection of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices: multicentre observational study (CarDINe Study). Int J Antimicrob Agents 2023; 61:106734. [PMID: 36690123 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2023.106734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Infections of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIED) are mainly due to Gram-positive bacteria (GPB). Data about Gram-negative bacteria CIED (GNB-CIED) infections are limited. This study aimed to investigate risk factors, clinical and diagnostic characteristics, and outcome of patients with GNB-CIED. METHODS A multicentre, international, retrospective, case-control-control study was performed on patients undergoing CIED implantation from 2015 to 2019 in 17 centres across Europe. For each patient diagnosed with GNB-CIED, one matching control with GPB-CIED infection and two matching controls without infection were selected. RESULTS A total of 236 patients were enrolled: 59 with GNB-CIED infection, 59 with GPB-CIED infection and 118 without infection. No between-group differences were found regarding clinical presentation, diagnostic and therapeutic management. A trend toward a higher rate of fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) positivity was observed among patients with GNB than in those with GPB-CIED infection (85.7% vs. 66.7%; P = 0.208). Risk factors for GNB-CIED infection were Charlson Comorbidity Index Score (relative risk reduction, RRR = 1.211; P = 0.011), obesity (RRR = 5.122; P = 0.008), ventricular-pacing ventricular-sensing inhibited-response pacemaker implantation (RRR = 3.027; P = 0.006) and right subclavian vein site of implantation (RRR = 5.014; P = 0.004). At 180-day survival analysis, GNB-CIED infection was associated with increased mortality risk (HR = 1.842; P = 0.067). CONCLUSIONS Obesity, high number of comorbidities and right subclavian vein implantation site were associated with increased risk of GNB-CIED infection. A prompt therapeutic intervention that may be guided using FDG PET/CT is suggested in patients with GNB-CIED infection, considering the poorer outcome observed in this group.
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- Renato Pascale
- Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Integrated Management of Infectious Risk, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Integrated Management of Infectious Risk, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Golhisar State Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Burdur, Turkey; Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Institute of Cardiology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Integrated Management of Infectious Risk, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Center, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis Hospital, Aalst, Belgium; Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, ASST Spedali Civili Hospital of Brescia and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- University of Health Sciences Kosuyolu Training and Research Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Kosuyolu Training and Research Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Institute of infectious diseases, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy; HIV/AIDS Clinical Unit, National Institute for infectious Diseases L. Spallanzani IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiac Arrhythmia Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania 'L. Vanvitelli', Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylul University, Heart Rhythm Management Center, İzmir, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo, Spain Instituto de Investigación Biomédica Galicia Sur, Spain
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz - IDIPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Institute of Medical Laboratory Diagnostics, HELIOS University Clinic Wuppertal, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Center, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis Hospital, Aalst, Belgium
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania 'L. Vanvitelli', Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Institute of Cardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, ASST Spedali Civili Hospital of Brescia and University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Research and Innovation Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Institute of Cardiology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Research and Innovation Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Integrated Management of Infectious Risk, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Integrated Management of Infectious Risk, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Barbosa MC, Cirillo W, Piza F, Figueiredo MJO, Silvestre OM, Fernandes-Silva MM, Schreiber R, Oliveira MFRA, Oliveira PPM, Silveira-Filho LM, Petrucci O, Coelho-Filho OR, Matos-Souza JR, Sposito AC, Nadruz W. Determinants and prognostic value of in-hospital infection in patients waiting for permanent pacemaker implantation. Int J Cardiol 2023; 370:204-208. [PMID: 36288783 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2022.10.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND In-hospital delays in permanent cardiac pacemaker (PPM) implantation are common and may result in in-hospital infection among patients waiting for PPM implantation (pre-PPM-HI). This study investigated the predictors and prognostic impact of these events. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 905 consecutive patients (68.2 ± 16.0 years; 54% males) who underwent PPM implantation. Clinical characteristics, pre-PPM-HI and 30-day mortality were recorded and a risk score for pre-PPM-HI was generated using multivariable logistic regression coefficients. RESULTS Eigthy-nine patients (10% of the sample) developed pre-PPM-HI. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified urinary catheter use, complete atrioventricular block, implantation of temporary pacemaker and diabetes mellitus as independent predictors of pre-PPM-HI. The generated score (range 0-10.1) played a better role in predicting pre-PPM-HI than individual factors, yielding an area under the curve [95%CI] of 0.754 [0.705-0.803]. Patients with score ≥ 7.5 had 18-fold greater risk of developing pre-PPM-HI than those with score < 2.5. Furthermore, multivariable Cox-regression analysis showed that patients who developed pre-PPM-HI had greater 30-day mortality after PPM implantation (hazard ratio [95%CI] = 2.90 [1.18-7.16], p = 0.021) compared with their counterparts. CONCLUSIONS This study reveals that pre-PPM-HI is an independent predictor of early mortality after PPM implantation. In addition, a clinical score developed from simple clinical variables accurately identified patients at high risk of pre-PPM-HI. In scenarios where delays in PPM implantation are unavoidable, such as reference hospitals with high demand, the use of this tool can potentially help in the hierarchy of patients and in the reduction of this adverse event.
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- Matheus C Barbosa
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Risk Scores for Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection: Which One to Believe In? J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11216556. [PMID: 36362784 PMCID: PMC9656546 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11216556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Infections are important complications of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED), with a high prognostic impact. Several risk factors for CIED infections are known. Different studies have been published proposing different risk scores, in order to preoperatively assess the individual likelihood of developing a CIED infection. Among the different scores, large heterogeneity exists and there is no consensus or convergence on a single score finding large applicability in global practice. The aim of this review is to comprehensively present and analyze all the available risk scores for CIED infection, with particular regard to the evidence of comparison studies.
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Traykov V, Blomström-Lundqvist C. Antibiotic-Eluting Envelopes for the Prevention of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infections: Rationale, Efficacy, and Cost-Effectiveness. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:855233. [PMID: 35419433 PMCID: PMC8995798 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.855233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Infections related to cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite optimal use of antimicrobials and other preventive strategies, the incidence of CIED infections is increasing over time leading to considerable costs to the healthcare systems. Recently, antibiotic-eluting envelopes (AEEs) have been introduced as a promising technology to prevent CIED infections. This review will address the current evidence on stratification of CIED infection risk, present the rationale behind AEE, and summarize the currently available evidence for CIED infection prevention as well as demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of this novel technology.
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- Vassil Traykov
- Department of Invasive Electrophysiology, Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda University Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Medical Science, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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Boriani G, Proietti M, Bertini M, Diemberger I, Palmisano P, Baccarini S, Biscione F, Bottoni N, Ciccaglioni A, Dal Monte A, Ferrari FA, Iacopino S, Piacenti M, Porcelli D, Sangiorgio S, Santini L, Malagù M, Stabile G, Imberti JF, Caruso D, Zoni-Berisso M, De Ponti R, Ricci RP. Incidence and Predictors of Infections and All-Cause Death in Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: The Italian Nationwide RI-AIAC Registry. J Pers Med 2022; 12:91. [PMID: 35055406 PMCID: PMC8780465 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12010091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of infections associated with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) and patient outcomes are not fully known. AIM To provide a contemporary assessment of the risk of CIEDs infection and associated clinical outcomes. METHODS In Italy, 18 centres enrolled all consecutive patients undergoing a CIED procedure and entered a 12-months follow-up. CIED infections, as well as a composite clinical event of infection or all-cause death were recorded. RESULTS A total of 2675 patients (64.3% male, age 78 (70-84)) were enrolled. During follow up 28 (1.1%) CIED infections and 132 (5%) deaths, with 152 (5.7%) composite clinical events were observed. At a multivariate analysis, the type of procedure (revision/upgrading/reimplantation) (OR: 4.08, 95% CI: 1.38-12.08) and diabetes (OR: 2.22, 95% CI: 1.02-4.84) were found as main clinical factors associated to CIED infection. Both the PADIT score and the RI-AIAC Infection score were significantly associated with CIED infections, with the RI-AIAC infection score showing the strongest association (OR: 2.38, 95% CI: 1.60-3.55 for each point), with a c-index = 0.64 (0.52-0.75), p = 0.015. Regarding the occurrence of composite clinical events, the Kolek score, the Shariff score and the RI-AIAC Event score all predicted the outcome, with an AUC for the RI-AIAC Event score equal to 0.67 (0.63-0.71) p < 0.001. CONCLUSIONS In this Italian nationwide cohort of patients, while the incidence of CIED infections was substantially low, the rate of the composite clinical outcome of infection or all-cause death was quite high and associated with several clinical factors depicting a more impaired clinical status.
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- Giuseppe Boriani
- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, 41125 Modena, Italy;
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- Geriatric Unit, IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, 20138 Milan, Italy;
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool L7 3FA, UK
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- Cardiological Center, University of Ferrara, 44124 Ferrara, Italy; (M.B.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Institute of Cardiology, University of Bologna, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, 40138 Bologna, Italy;
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- Cardiology Unit, ‘Card. Giovanni Panico’ Hospital, 73039 Tricase, Italy;
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- Cardiology Unit, Emergency Department, Fidenza Hospital, 43036 Fidenza, Italy;
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Sapienza-University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy;
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- Electrophysiology Unit, Maria Cecilia Hospital, 48033 Cotignola, Italy;
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- Arrhythmology Unit, Cardiology Department, S. Giovanni Calibita Fatebenefratelli Hospital, 00186 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Cardiology, Ospedale GB Grassi, 00122 Ostia, Italy;
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- Cardiological Center, University of Ferrara, 44124 Ferrara, Italy; (M.B.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Clinica Montevergine, 83013 Mercogliano, Italy;
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, 41125 Modena, Italy;
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- Padre Antero Micone Hospital, ASL 3 “Genovese”, 16153 Genova, Italy; (D.C.); (M.Z.-B.)
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- Padre Antero Micone Hospital, ASL 3 “Genovese”, 16153 Genova, Italy; (D.C.); (M.Z.-B.)
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- Cardiovascular Department, Circolo Hospital, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy;
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Ziacchi M, Massaro G, Angeletti A, Statuto G, Diemberger I, Martignani C, Galiè N, Biffi M, Boriani G. Preoperative checklist to reduce the risk of cardiac implantable electronic device infections. PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: PACE 2021; 45:262-269. [PMID: 34927271 DOI: 10.1111/pace.14429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection represents a dramatic event with a high mortality rate (>3x) despite antibiotic therapy and device extraction; therefore, the real winning strategy in this situation could be represented by prevention. Antibiotic prophylaxis and antibiotic-releasing envelope are effective in improving patient outcome; however, healthcare costs related to CIED infections remain high over the years. In this review we would keep the attention on a pre-surgical checklist to reduce the risk of CIED infections. In fact, checklist is an effective instrument for medical care quality improvement mainly used in surgery, but not very commonly in cath-lab and electrophysiology procedures. All steps of this checklist are of proven effectiveness in reducing the risk of CIED infections but, up till now, they are not considered together in a pre-surgical approach. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Matteo Ziacchi
- Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Building, S.Orsola-Malpighi Policlinic, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Building, S.Orsola-Malpighi Policlinic, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Building, S.Orsola-Malpighi Policlinic, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Building, S.Orsola-Malpighi Policlinic, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Building, S.Orsola-Malpighi Policlinic, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Building, S.Orsola-Malpighi Policlinic, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Building, S.Orsola-Malpighi Policlinic, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Building, S.Orsola-Malpighi Policlinic, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Lin G, Zou T, Dong M, Liu J, Cui W, Tong J, Shi H, Chen H, Chong J, Lyu Y, Wu S, Wang Z, Jin X, Gao X, Sun L, Qu Y, Yang J. Risk Stratifying and Prognostic Analysis of Subclinical Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices Infection: Insight From Traditional Bacterial Culture. J Am Heart Assoc 2021; 10:e022260. [PMID: 34729993 PMCID: PMC8751915 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.022260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background Subclinical infection of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) is a common condition and increases the risk of clinical infection. However, there are limited studies focused on risk stratifying and prognostic analysis of subclinical CIED infection. Methods and Results Data from 418 consecutive patients undergoing CIED replacement or upgrade between January 2011 and December 2019 were used in the analysis. Among the patients included, 50 (12.0%) were detected as positive by bacterial culture of pocket tissues. The most frequently isolated bacteria were coagulase‐negative staphylococci (76.9%). Compared with the noninfection group, more patients in the subclinical infection group were taking immunosuppressive agents, received electrode replacement, or received CIED upgrade and temporary pacing. Patients in the subclinical infection group had a higher PADIT (Prevention of Arrhythmia Device Infection Trial) score. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis found that use of immunosuppressive agents (odds ratio [OR], 6.95 [95% CI, 1.44–33.51]; P=0.02) and electrode replacement or CIED upgrade (OR, 6.73 [95% CI, 2.23–20.38]; P=0.001) were significantly associated with subclinical CIED infection. Meanwhile, compared with the low‐risk group, patients in the intermediate/high‐risk group had a higher risk of subclinical CIED infection (OR, 3.43 [95% CI, 1.58–7.41]; P=0.002). After a median follow‐up time of 36.5 months, the end points between the subclinical infection group and noninfection group were as follows: composite events (58.0% versus 41.8%, P=0.03), rehospitalization (54.0% versus 32.1%, P=0.002), cardiovascular rehospitalization (32.0% versus 13.9%, P=0.001), CIED infection (2.0% versus 0.5%, P=0.32), all‐cause mortality (28.0% versus 21.5%, P=0.30), and cardiovascular mortality (10.0% versus 7.6%, P=0.57). Conclusions Subclinical CIED infection was a common phenomenon. The PADIT score had significant value for stratifying patients at high risk of subclinical CIED infection. Subclinical CIED infection was associated with increased risks of composite events, rehospitalization, and cardiovascular rehospitalization.
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- Gaofeng Lin
- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China.,Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China.,Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Hospital National Center of Gerontology Institute of Geriatric Medicine Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China.,Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Beijing China
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Sgreccia D, Vitolo M, Valenti AC, Manicardi M, Boriani G. Burden of disease and costs of infections associated with cardiac implantable electronic devices. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res 2021; 22:7-16. [PMID: 34517745 DOI: 10.1080/14737167.2021.1980386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Infections are complications of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) procedures, associated with high mortality (20-25% at 1 year), long hospitalizations (23-30 days), and high costs for health-care systems (often higher than 30.000 €). The incidence rates are around 1-4%. Prevention strategies appear to be the best approach for minimizing the occurrence of CIED infections, but in real-world, the recommendations for the best practices are not always followed. Among the recommended preventive measures, the antibacterial envelope has proven to be effective in reducing CIED-related infections. AREAS COVERED Published studies investigate the role of antibacterial envelopes in infection prevention and the use of infection risk scores to select high-risk patients undergoing CIED implantation/replacement who can benefit from additional preventive measures. EXPERT OPINION A proficient selection of the best candidates for the antibacterial envelope can be the basis for reducing the healthcare system's costs, in line with the principles of cost-effectiveness. Risk scores have been developed to select patients at high risk of CIED infections and their use appears simple and more complete than individual factors alone. Among them, the PADIT score seems to be effective in selecting patients eligible for antibacterial envelope insertion, with a good cost-effectiveness profile.
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- Daria Sgreccia
- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.,Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, Clinical and Experimental Medicine PhD Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Malagù M, Vitali F, Brieda A, Cimaglia P, De Raffele M, Tazzari E, Musolino C, Balla C, Serenelli M, Cultrera R, Rapezzi C, Bertini M. Antibiotic prophylaxis based on individual infective risk stratification in cardiac implantable electronic device: the PRACTICE study. Europace 2021; 24:413-420. [PMID: 34487163 PMCID: PMC8892070 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euab222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aims In patients undergoing cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) intervention, routine pre-procedure antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended. A more powerful antibiotic protocol has been suggested in patients at high risk of infection. Stratification of individual infective risk could guide the prophylaxis before CIED procedure. Methods and results Patients undergoing CIED surgery were stratified according to the Shariff score in low and high infective risk. Patients in the ‘low-risk’ group were treated with only two antibiotic administrations while patients in the ‘high-risk’ group were treated with a prolonged 9-day protocol, according to renal function and allergies. We followed-up patients for 250 days with clinical outpatient visit and electronic control of the CIED. As primary endpoint, we evaluated CIED-related infections. A total of 937 consecutive patients were enrolled, of whom 735 were stratified in the ‘low-risk’ group and 202 in the ‘high-risk’ group. Despite different risk profiles, CIED-related infection rate at 250 days was similar in the two groups (8/735 in ‘low risk’ vs. 4/202 in ‘high risk’, P = 0.32). At multivariate analysis, active neoplasia, haematoma, and reintervention were independently associated with CIED-related infection (HR 5.54, 10.77, and 12.15, respectively). Conclusion In a large cohort of patients undergoing CIED procedure, an antibiotic prophylaxis based on individual stratification of infective risk resulted in similar rate of infection between groups at high and low risk of CIED-related infection.
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- Michele Malagù
- Cardiological Center, S. Anna University Hospital, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Cona Ferrara, Italy
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- Cardiological Center, S. Anna University Hospital, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Cona Ferrara, Italy
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- Cardiological Center, S. Anna University Hospital, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Cona Ferrara, Italy
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- Cardiological Center, S. Anna University Hospital, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Cona Ferrara, Italy
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- Cardiological Center, S. Anna University Hospital, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Cona Ferrara, Italy
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- Cardiological Center, S. Anna University Hospital, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Cona Ferrara, Italy
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- Cardiological Center, S. Anna University Hospital, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Cona Ferrara, Italy
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- Cardiological Center, S. Anna University Hospital, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Cona Ferrara, Italy
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- Cardiological Center, S. Anna University Hospital, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Cona Ferrara, Italy
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- Infectious Disease Unit, S. Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Cardiological Center, S. Anna University Hospital, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Cona Ferrara, Italy
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- Cardiological Center, S. Anna University Hospital, Via Aldo Moro 8, 44124 Cona Ferrara, Italy
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Han HC, Hawkins NM, Pearman CM, Birnie DH, Krahn AD. Epidemiology of cardiac implantable electronic device infections: incidence and risk factors. Europace 2021; 23:iv3-iv10. [PMID: 34051086 PMCID: PMC8221051 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euab042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection is a potentially devastating complication of CIED procedures, causing significant morbidity and mortality for patients. Of all CIED complications, infection has the greatest impact on mortality, requirement for re-intervention and additional hospital treatment days. Based on large prospective studies, the infection rate at 12-months after a CIED procedure is approximately 1%. The risk of CIED infection may be related to several factors which should be considered with regards to risk minimization. These include technical factors, patient factors, and periprocedural factors. Technical factors include the number of leads and size of generator, the absolute number of interventions which have been performed for the patient, and the operative approach. Patient factors include various non-modifiable underlying comorbidities and potentially modifiable transient conditions. Procedural factors include both peri-operative and post-operative factors. The contemporary PADIT score, derived from a large cohort of CIED patients, is useful for the prediction of infection risk. In this review, we summarize the key information regarding epidemiology, incidence and risk factors for CIED infection.
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- Hui-Chen Han
- Heart Rhythm Services, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Heart Rhythm Services, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Heart Rhythm Services, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,Unit of Cardiac Physiology, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Core Technology Facility, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9XX, UK
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- University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Heart Rhythm Services, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Center for Cardiovascular Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Frausing MHJP, Kronborg MB, Johansen JB, Nielsen JC. Avoiding implant complications in cardiac implantable electronic devices: what works? Europace 2021; 23:163-173. [PMID: 33063088 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euaa221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Nearly one in ten patients experience complications in relation to cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantations. CIED complications have serious implications for the patients and for the healthcare system. In light of the rising rates of new implants and consistent rate of complications, primary prevention remains a major concern. To guide future efforts, we sought to review the evidence base underlying common preventive actions made during a primary CIED implantation.
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Bvld. 99, DK-8200, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, J. B. Winsløvs Vej 4, DK-5000, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Bvld. 99, DK-8200, Aarhus, Denmark
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Callahan TD, Tarakji KG, Wilkoff BL. Antibiotic eluting envelopes: evidence, technology, and defining high-risk populations. Europace 2021; 23:iv28-iv32. [PMID: 34160597 PMCID: PMC8221048 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euab019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIED) are effective and important components of modern cardiovascular care. Despite the dramatic improvements in the functionality and reliability of these devices, over time patients are at risk for developing several morbidities, the most feared of which are local and systemic infections. Despite significant financial investment and aggressive therapy with hospitalization, intravenous antibiotics, and transvenous lead extraction, the outcomes include a 1-year mortality rate as high as 25%. This risk of infection has increased over time, likely due to the increased complexity of the surgical interventions required to insert and replace these devices. The only way to reduce this morbidity and mortality is to prevent these infections, and other than preoperative antibiotics, there were little data supporting effective therapy until the WRAP-IT trial provided randomized data showing that pocket infections can be reduced by 60% at 12 months and major CIED infections reduced by 40% at 1 year with the use of the absorbable antibiotic eluting envelope in patient CIED procedures at high risk of infection. Not all CIED procedures are at high risk of infection and justify the use of the envelope, but cost-effectiveness data support the use of the antibiotic envelope particularly in patients with defibrillator replacements, revisions, and upgrades, such as to a resynchronization device and in patients with prior CIED infection, history of immunocompromise, two or more prior procedures, or a history of renal dysfunction.
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- Thomas D Callahan
- Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Avenue, J2-2 Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Avenue, J2-2 Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic 9500 Euclid Avenue, J2-2 Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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Boriani G, Kennergren C, Tarakji KG, Wright DJ, Ahmed FZ, McComb JM, Goette A, Blum T, Biffi M, Green M, Shore J, Carion PL, Wilkoff BL. Cost-Effectiveness Analyses of an Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope for Use in Patients at Increased Risk of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection in Germany, Italy, and England. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2021; 24:930-938. [PMID: 34243836 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2020.12.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To model the cost-effectiveness of the TYRX Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope when used in patients at increased risk of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection in the context of 3 European healthcare systems: Germany, Italy, and England. METHODS A decision tree model with a lifetime horizon was populated using data from the Worldwide Randomized Antibiotic Envelope Infection Prevention Trial, a large multicenter randomized controlled trial. Use of the antibacterial envelope adjunctive to standard of care was compared to standard of care infection prevention alone. Patients in the model were divided into subgroups based on presence of factors known to increase infection risk. RESULTS The antibacterial envelope had the most favorable cost-effectiveness profile when patients had previously experienced CIED infection, had a history of immunosuppressive therapy, or had a Prevention of Arrhythmia Device Infection Trial (PADIT) score indicating high risk of infection (scores ≥6) at cost-effectiveness thresholds of €50 000 in Germany (assumed in the absence of an official threshold), €40 000 in Italy, and £30 000 in England. Probabilistic sensitivity analysis indicated that the antibacterial envelope was likely to be cost-effective in patients with other risk factors (including replacement of high power CIEDs, generator replacement with lead modification, and PADIT scores indicating intermediate risk of infection) when used with some device types and in some countries. CONCLUSIONS The absorbable antibacterial envelope was associated with cost-effectiveness ratios below European benchmarks in selected patients at increased risk of infection, suggesting the envelope provides value for European healthcare systems by reducing CIED infections.
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- Giuseppe Boriani
- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic, and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy.
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- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, England, UK
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- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, England, UK
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- The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, UK
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- Department of Cardiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Saint Vincenz Hospital, Paderborn, Germany
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- Universitaets-Herzzentrum Freiburg Bad Krozingen, Bad Krozingen, Germany
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- Policlinico Sant' Orsola - Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
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- York Health Economics Consortium, York, England, UK
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Blomström-Lundqvist C, Traykov V, Erba PA, Burri H, Nielsen JC, Bongiorni MG, Poole J, Boriani G, Costa R, Deharo JC, Epstein LM, Saghy L, Snygg-Martin U, Starck C, Tascini C, Strathmore N. European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) international consensus document on how to prevent, diagnose, and treat cardiac implantable electronic device infections-endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS), the Latin American Heart Rhythm Society (LAHRS), International Society for Cardiovascular Infectious Diseases (ISCVID) and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) in collaboration with the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS). Europace 2021; 22:515-549. [PMID: 31702000 PMCID: PMC7132545 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euz246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 203] [Impact Index Per Article: 67.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices are potentially life-saving treatments for a number of cardiac conditions, but are not without risk. Most concerning is the risk of a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection, which is associated with significant morbidity, increased hospitalizations, reduced survival, and increased healthcare costs. Recommended preventive strategies such as administration of intravenous antibiotics before implantation are well recognized. Uncertainties have remained about the role of various preventive, diagnostic, and treatment measures such as skin antiseptics, pocket antibiotic solutions, anti-bacterial envelopes, prolonged antibiotics post-implantation, and others. Guidance on whether to use novel device alternatives expected to be less prone to infections and novel oral anticoagulants is also limited, as are definitions on minimum quality requirements for centres and operators and volumes. Moreover, an international consensus document on management of CIED infections is lacking. The recognition of these issues, the dissemination of results from important randomized trials focusing on prevention of CIED infections, and observed divergences in managing device-related infections as found in an European Heart Rhythm Association worldwide survey, provided a strong incentive for a 2019 International State-of-the-art Consensus document on risk assessment, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of CIED infections.
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- Department of Invasive Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing, Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Nuclear Medicine, Department of Translational Research and New Technology in Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy, and University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Medical Imaging Center, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Cardiology and Arrhythmology, CardioThoracic and Vascular Department, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Institute (InCor) of the University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Cardiology, Aix Marseille Université, CHU la Timone, Marseille, France
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- Electrophysiology, Northwell Health, Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, USA
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- Division of Electrophysiology, 2nd Department of Medicine and Cardiology Centre, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, German Heart Center Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- First Division of Infectious Diseases, Cotugno Hospital, Azienda ospedaliera dei Colli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Boriani G, Vitolo M, Wright DJ, Biffi M, Brown B, Tarakji KG, Wilkoff BL. Infections associated with cardiac electronic implantable devices: economic perspectives and impact of the TYRX™ antibacterial envelope. Europace 2021; 23:iv33-iv44. [PMID: 34160600 PMCID: PMC8221050 DOI: 10.1093/europace/euab126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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The occurrence of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) infections and related adverse outcomes have an important financial impact on the healthcare system, with hospitalization length of stay (2-3 weeks on average) being the largest cost driver, including the cost of device system extraction and device replacement accounting for more than half of total costs. In the recent literature, the economic profile of the TYRX™ absorbable antibacterial envelope was analysed taking into account both randomized and non-randomized trial data. Economic analysis found that the envelope is associated with cost-effectiveness ratios below USA and European benchmarks in selected patients at increased risk of infection. Therefore, the TYRX™ envelope, by effectively reducing CIED infections, provides value according to the criteria of affordability currently adopted by USA and European healthcare systems.
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- Giuseppe Boriani
- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Via del Pozzo, 71, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Via del Pozzo, 71, 41124 Modena, Italy
- Clinical and Experimental Medicine PhD Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Institute of Cardiology, University of Bologna, Policlinico Sant'Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
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- Medtronic International Trading Sàrl, Route du Molliau 31, Tolochenaz, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA
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Blomström-Lundqvist C, Traykov V, Erba PA, Burri H, Nielsen JC, Bongiorni MG, Poole J, Boriani G, Costa R, Deharo JC, Epstein LM, Saghy L, Snygg-Martin U, Starck C, Tascini C, Strathmore N. European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) international consensus document on how to prevent, diagnose, and treat cardiac implantable electronic device infections-endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS), the Latin American Heart Rhythm Society (LAHRS), International Society for Cardiovascular Infectious Diseases (ISCVID) and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) in collaboration with the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS). Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 57:e1-e31. [PMID: 31724720 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezz296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices are potentially life-saving treatments for a number of cardiac conditions, but are not without risk. Most concerning is the risk of a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection, which is associated with significant morbidity, increased hospitalizations, reduced survival, and increased healthcare costs. Recommended preventive strategies such as administration of intravenous antibiotics before implantation are well recognized. Uncertainties have remained about the role of various preventive, diagnostic, and treatment measures such as skin antiseptics, pocket antibiotic solutions, anti-bacterial envelopes, prolonged antibiotics post-implantation, and others. Guidance on whether to use novel device alternatives expected to be less prone to infections and novel oral anticoagulants is also limited, as are definitions on minimum quality requirements for centres and operators and volumes. Moreover, an international consensus document on management of CIED infections is lacking. The recognition of these issues, the dissemination of results from important randomized trials focusing on prevention of CIED infections, and observed divergences in managing device-related infections as found in an European Heart Rhythm Association worldwide survey, provided a strong incentive for a 2019 International State-of-the-art Consensus document on risk assessment, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of CIED infections.
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- Department of Invasive Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing, Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Nuclear Medicine, Department of Translational Research and New Technology in Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy, and University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Medical Imaging Center, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Cardiology and Arrhythmology, CardioThoracic and Vascular Department, University Hospital of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Institute (InCor) of the University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Cardiology, Aix Marseille Université, CHU la Timone, Marseille, France
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- Electrophysiology, Northwell Health, Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY, USA
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- Division of Electrophysiology, 2nd Department of Medicine and Cardiology Centre, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, German Heart Center Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- First Division of Infectious Diseases, Cotugno Hospital, Azienda ospedaliera dei Colli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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Albano M, Greenwood-Quaintance KE, Karau MJ, Mandrekar JN, Patel R. Anti-biofilm activity of antibiotic-loaded Hylomate®. IJC HEART & VASCULATURE 2021; 34:100801. [PMID: 34159252 PMCID: PMC8203729 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcha.2021.100801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Introduction Antibiotic envelopes are being developed for cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) wrapping to reduce the risk of infections. Methods Fifteen CIED infection-associated bacterial isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Cutibacterium acnes were used to assess in vitro biofilm formation on Hylomate® compared to titanium, silicone and polyurethane coupons pre-treated with vancomycin (400 µg/ml), bacitracin (1000 U/ml) or a combination of rifampin (80 µg/ml) plus minocycline (50 µg/ml). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was performed to visualize bacteria on Hylomate®. Results There was significantly less (p < 0.05) S. aureus and S. epidermidis on Hylomate® pre-treated with vancomycin, bacitracin or rifampin plus minocycline after 24 h of incubation (≤1.00 log10 CFU/cm2) compared with titanium, silicone or polyurethane pre-treated with vancomycin, bacitracin or rifampin plus minocycline. C. acnes biofilms were not detected (≤1.00 log10 CFU/cm2) on pre-treated Hylomate® coupons. Conclusions This study showed that Hylomate® coupons pre-treated with antibiotics reduced staphylococcal and C. acnes biofilm formation in vitro.
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- Mariana Albano
- Division of Clinical Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Division of Clinical Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Division of Clinical Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Division of Clinical Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States.,Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States
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Blomström-Lundqvist C, Traykov V, Erba PA, Burri H, Nielsen JC, Bongiorni MG, Poole J, Boriani G, Costa R, Deharo JC, Epstein LM, Sághy L, Snygg-Martin U, Starck C, Tascini C, Strathmore N. European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) international consensus document on how to prevent, diagnose, and treat cardiac implantable electronic device infections-endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS), the Latin American Heart Rhythm Society (LAHRS), International Society for Cardiovascular Infectious Diseases (ISCVID), and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) in collaboration with the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS). Eur Heart J 2021; 41:2012-2032. [PMID: 32101604 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaa010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices are potentially lifesaving treatments for a number of cardiac conditions but are not without risk. Most concerning is the risk of a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection, which is associated with significant morbidity, increased hospitalizations, reduced survival, and increased health care costs. Recommended preventive strategies such as administration of intravenous antibiotics before implantation are well-recognized. Uncertainties have remained about the role of various preventive, diagnostic, and treatment measures such as skin antiseptics, pocket antibiotic solutions, antibacterial envelopes, prolonged antibiotics post-implantation, and others. When compared with previous guidelines or consensus statements, the present consensus document gives guidance on the use of novel device alternatives, novel oral anticoagulants, antibacterial envelopes, prolonged antibiotics post-implantation, as well as definitions on minimum quality requirements for centres and operators and volumes. The recognition that an international consensus document focused on management of CIED infections is lacking, the dissemination of results from new important randomized trials focusing on prevention of CIED infections, and observed divergences in managing device-related infections as found in an European Heart Rhythm Association worldwide survey, provided a strong incentive for a Novel 2019 International State-of-the-art Consensus document on risk assessment, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of CIED infections.
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- Department of Invasive Electrophysiology and Cardiac Pacing, Acibadem City Clinic Tokuda Hospital, Nikola Vaptsarov blvd 51 B, 1 407 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Translational Research and New Technology in Medicine, University of Pisa-AOUP, Lungarno Antonio Pacinotti, 43, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy.,Department of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9712 CP Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Geneva, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 161, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark
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- CardioThoracic and Vascular Department, University Hospital of Pisa, Via Paradisa 2, 56125 Pisa PI, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Washington, Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115, USA
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Largo del Pozzo, 71, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Institute (InCor) of the University of São Paulo, Butanta, São Paulo - State of São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Cardiology, Aix Marseille Université, CHU la Timone, 278 Rue Saint-Pierre, 13005 Marseille, France
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- Electrophysiology, Northwell Health, Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA
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- Electrophysiology Division, 2nd Department of Medicine and Cardiology Centre, University of Szeged, Aradi vértanúk tere 1, 6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, German Heart Center Berlin, Augustenburger Pl. 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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- First Division of Infectious Diseases, Cotugno Hospital, Azienda ospedaliera dei Colli, Via Gaetano Quagliariello, 54, 80131 Napoli NA, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, 300 Grattan St, Parkville VIC 3050, Melbourne, Australia
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Device-related infection in de novo transvenous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Medicare patients. Heart Rhythm 2021; 18:1301-1309. [PMID: 33887452 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac device infection is a serious complication of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement and requires complete device removal with accompanying antimicrobial therapy for durable cure. Recent guidelines have highlighted the need to better identify patients at high risk of infection to assist in device selection. OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of infection in de novo transvenous (TV) ICD implants and assess factors associated with infection risk in a Medicare population. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted using 100% Medicare administrative and claims data to identify patients who underwent de novo TV-ICD implantation (July 2016-December 2017). Infection within 720 days of implantation was identified using ICD-10 codes. Baseline factors associated with infection were identified by univariable logistic regression analysis of all variables of interest, including conditions in Charlson and Elixhauser comorbidity indices, followed by stepwise selection criteria with a P ≤ .25 for inclusion in a multivariable model and a backwards, stepwise elimination process with P ≤ .1 to remain in the model. A time-to-event analysis was also conducted. RESULTS Among 26,742 patients with de novo TV-ICD, 519 (1.9%) developed an infection within 720 days post implant. While more than half (54%) of infections occurred during the first 90 days, 16% of infections occurred after 365 days. Multivariable analysis revealed several significant predictors of infection: age <70 years, renal disease with dialysis, and complicated diabetes mellitus. CONCLUSION The rate of de novo TV-ICD infection was 1.9%, and identified risk factors associated with infection may be useful in device selection.
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Diemberger I, Massaro G, Rossillo A, Chieffo E, Dugo D, Guarracini F, Pellegrino PL, Perna F, Landolina M, De Ponti R, Berisso MZ, Ricci RP, Boriani G. Temporary transvenous cardiac pacing: a survey on current practice. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2021; 21:420-427. [PMID: 32332379 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000000959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Temporary transvenous cardiac pacing (TTCP) is a standard procedure in current practice, despite limited coverage in consensus guidelines. However, many authors reported several complications associated with TTCP, especially development of infections of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED). The aim of this survey was to provide a country-wide picture of current practice regarding TTCP. METHODS Data were collected using an online survey that was administered to members of the Italian Association of Arrhythmology and Cardiac Pacing. RESULTS We collected data from 102 physicians, working in 81 Italian hospitals from 17/21 regions. Our data evidenced that different strategies are adopted in case of acute bradycardia with a tendency to limit TTCP mainly to advanced atrioventricular block. However, some centers reported a greater use in elective procedures. TTCP is usually performed by electrophysiologists or interventional cardiologists and, differently from previous reports, mainly by a femoral approach and with nonfloating catheters. We found high inhomogeneity regarding prevention of infections and thromboembolic complications and in post-TTCP management, associated with different TTCP volumes and a strategy for management of acute bradyarrhythmias. CONCLUSION This survey evidenced a high inhomogeneity in the approaches adopted by Italian cardiologists for TTCP. Further studies are needed to explore if these divergences are associated with different long-term outcomes, especially incidence of CIED-related infections.
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- Igor Diemberger
- Institute of Cardiology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi University of Bologna, Bologna
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- Institute of Cardiology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi University of Bologna, Bologna
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- Institute of Cardiology, Maggiore Hospital, Crema, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Cardioangiologisches Centrum Bethanien, Agaplesion Markus Krankenhaus, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome
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- Department of Heart and Vessels, Circolo e Fondazione Macchi Hospital, Varese
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, Policlinico di Modena University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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A Historical Perspective of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection: How a Menace Can Drive Technological and Clinical Improvement. HEARTS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/hearts2020016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In recent decades there has been a relevant increase in the implantation rate of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), albeit with relevant geographical inhomogeneities. Despite the positive impact on clinical outcomes, the possibility of major complications is not negligible, particularly with respect to CIED infections. CIED infections significantly affect morbidity and mortality, especially in instances of delayed diagnosis and appropriate treatment. In the present review, we will start to depict the factors underlying the development of CIED infection as well as the difficulties related to its diagnosis and treatment. We will explain the reasons underlying the need to focus on prophylaxis rather than treatment, in view of the poor outcomes despite improvements in lead extraction procedures. This will lead to the consideration of management of this complication in a hub-spoke manner, and to our analysis of the several technological and procedural improvements developed to minimize this complication. These include prolongation of CIED longevity, the development of leadless devices, and integrated prophylactic approaches. We will conclude with a discussion regarding new devices and strategies under development. This complete excursus will provide the reader with a new perspective on how a major complication can drive technological improvements.
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Long-term percentage of ventricular pacing in patients requiring pacemaker implantation after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: A multicenter 10-year experience. Heart Rhythm 2020; 17:1897-1903. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.05.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Sławek-Szmyt S, Araszkiewicz A, Grygier M, Szmyt K, Chmielewska-Michalak L, Seniuk W, Waśniewski M, Smukowski T, Lesiak M, Mitkowski P. Predictors of Long-Term Infections After Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Surgery ― Utility of Novel PADIT and PACE DRAP Scores ―. Circ J 2020; 84:1754-1763. [DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-20-0305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- 1st Department of Cardiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of General, Endocrine and Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
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- 1st Department of Cardiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
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- 1st Department of Cardiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
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- 1st Department of Cardiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
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Khalil M, Karimzad K, Durand JB, Malek AE, Raad II, Viola GM. Prevention of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device-Related Infection in Patients With Cancer: The Role of a Comprehensive Prophylactic Bundle Approach That Includes the Antimicrobial Mesh. Open Forum Infect Dis 2020; 7:ofaa433. [PMID: 33204750 PMCID: PMC7651212 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Oncological patients have several additional risk factors for developing a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED)–related infection. Therefore, we evaluated the clinical impact of our comprehensive bundle approach that includes the novel minocycline and rifampin antimicrobial mesh (TYRX) for the prevention of CIED infections in patients living with cancer. Methods We retrospectively reviewed all consecutive patients who had a CIED placement at our institution during 2012–2017 who received preoperative vancomycin, intraoperative pocket irrigation with bacitracin and polymyxin B, plus TYRX antimicrobial mesh, followed by postoperative oral minocycline. Results A total of 154 patients had a CIED, with 97 permanent pacemakers (PPMs), 23 implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and 34 cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices. An underlying solid cancer was present in 62% of patients, while 38% had a hematologic malignancy. Apart from a higher proportion of surgical interventions in the PPM group than in the ICD and CRT groups (P = .007), no other oncologic variables were statistically significantly different between groups. Despite an extensive median follow-up period (interquartile range) of 21.9 (6.7–33.8) months, 16 patients (10%) had a mechanical complication, while only 2 patients (1.3%) developed a CIED infection, requiring the device to be explanted. Conclusions Our comprehensive prophylactic bundle approach using TYRX antimicrobial mesh in an oncologic population at high risk for infections was revealed upon extensive follow-up to be both safe and effective in maintaining the rate of CIED infection at 1.3%, well within published averages in the broader population of CIED recipients.
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- Melissa Khalil
- Department of Infectious Diseases, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Wilkoff BL, Boriani G, Mittal S, Poole JE, Kennergren C, Corey GR, Krahn AD, Schloss EJ, Gallastegui JL, Pickett RA, Evonich RF, Roark SF, Sorrentino DM, Sholevar DP, Cronin EM, Berman BJ, Riggio DW, Khan HH, Silver MT, Collier J, Eldadah Z, Holbrook R, Lande JD, Lexcen DR, Seshadri S, Tarakji KG. Cost-Effectiveness of an Antibacterial Envelope for Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection Prevention in the US Healthcare System From the WRAP-IT Trial. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2020; 13:e008503. [PMID: 32915063 PMCID: PMC7566304 DOI: 10.1161/circep.120.008503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. In the WRAP-IT trial (Worldwide Randomized Antibiotic Envelope Infection Prevention), adjunctive use of an absorbable antibacterial envelope resulted in a 40% reduction of major cardiac implantable electronic device infection without increased risk of complication in 6983 patients undergoing cardiac implantable electronic device revision, replacement, upgrade, or initial cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator implant. There is limited information on the cost-effectiveness of this strategy. As a prespecified objective, we evaluated antibacterial envelope cost-effectiveness compared with standard-of-care infection prevention strategies in the US healthcare system.
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- University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.)
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC (G.R.C.)
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- Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor, FL (J.L.G.)
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- WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh, NC (M.T.S.)
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- MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.)
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- Medtronic, Inc, Mounds View, MN (R.H., J.D.L., D.R.L., S.S.)
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- Medtronic, Inc, Mounds View, MN (R.H., J.D.L., D.R.L., S.S.)
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- Medtronic, Inc, Mounds View, MN (R.H., J.D.L., D.R.L., S.S.)
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- Medtronic, Inc, Mounds View, MN (R.H., J.D.L., D.R.L., S.S.)
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Nikam SP, Nettleton K, Everitt JI, Barton HA, Becker ML. Antibiotic eluting poly(ester urea) films for control of a model cardiac implantable electronic device infection. Acta Biomater 2020; 111:65-79. [PMID: 32447067 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 04/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infections acquired during or after surgical procedures are a major complication that are challenging to treat therapeutically, resulting in chronic and sometimes fatal infections. Localized delivery of antibiotics at the surgical site could be used to supplement traditional systemic administration as a preventative measure. Herein, we investigate a cefazolin-eluting l-valine poly(ester urea) (PEU) films as a model system for localized antibiotic delivery for CIEDs. Poly(1-VAL-8) PEU was used to fabricate a series of antibiotic-loaded films with varied loading concentrations (2%, 5%, 10% wt/wt) and thicknesses (40 µm, 80 µm, 140 µm). In vitro release measurements show thickness and loading concentration influence the amount and rate of cefazolin release. Group 10%-140 µm (load-thickness) showed 22.5% release of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the first 24 h and 81.2% of cumulative percent release through day 14 and was found most effective in bacterial clearance in vitro. This group was also effective in clearing a bacterial infection in a model in vivo rat study while eliciting a limited inflammatory response. Our results suggest the feasibility of cefazolin-loaded PEU films as an effective sustained release matrix for localized delivery of antibiotics. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: Implant-associated infections acquired during surgical procedures are a major complication that have proven a challenge to treat clinically, resulting in chronic and sometimes fatal infections. In this manuscript, we investigate an antibiotic-eluting L-valine poly(ester urea) (PEU) films as a model system for localized delivery of cefazolin. Significantly, we demonstrate a wide variation in temporal delivery and dosing within this family of PEUs and show that the delivery can be extended by varying the film thickness. The in vivo results show efficacy in an infected wound model and suggest antibiotic loaded PEU films function as an effective sustained release matrix for localized delivery of antibiotics across a number of clinical indications.
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Mittal S, Wilkoff BL, Kennergren C, Poole JE, Corey R, Bracke FA, Curnis A, Addo K, Martinez-Arraras J, Issa ZF, Redpath C, Moubarak J, Khelae SK, Boersma LV, Korantzopoulos P, Krueger J, Lande JD, Morss GM, Seshadri S, Tarakji KG. The World-wide Randomized Antibiotic Envelope Infection Prevention (WRAP-IT) trial: Long-term follow-up. Heart Rhythm 2020; 17:1115-1122. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 02/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Eby EL, Bengtson LGS, Johnson MP, Burton ML, Hinnenthal J. Economic impact of cardiac implantable electronic device infections: cost analysis at one year in a large U.S. health insurer. J Med Econ 2020; 23:698-705. [PMID: 32255386 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2020.1751649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Aims: Cardiac device infections (CDIs) are serious adverse events associated with morbidity and mortality, significant costs and increased healthcare utilization. The objective of the current study was to characterize the CDI rate by device type, risk factors for infection and healthcare costs from a large U.S. health insurer perspective.Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of a large U.S. health insurer database identified commercial and Medicare Advantage with Part D (MAPD) members ≥18 years with ≥1 claim for a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) procedure between 01 October 2011 and 31 October 2015. CIEDs included pacemakers (IPG), implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization therapy - pacemakers without (CRT-P) and with defibrillation (CRT-D). Probabilities of CDI through one-year post implant were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method. A regression model with stepwise variable selection was used to select risk factors associated with CDIs.Results: A total of 63,406 patients were included with an overall CDI rate of 1.28% (1.0% de novo and 1.74% replacement devices), varying by device type: IPG = 0.91%; ICD = 1.63%; CRT-p = 1.50%; CRT-D = 2.22%. The average adjusted annual medical costs were 2.4 times greater [95% confidence interval (CI) = 2.1-2.7] for those with an infection compared to those without, and the incremental cost difference was estimated to be $57,322 [95% CI $46,572-$70,484]. Observed risk factors of CDIs included prior device infection [Odds ratio (OR) = 11.356; 95% CI = 7.923-16.276], undergoing a CIED replacement procedure (OR = 1.644; 95% CI = 1.361-1.987), implantation of a high-power device (OR = 1.354; 95% CI = 1.115-1.643), and younger age (age < 65) (OR = 1.607; 95% CI = 1.307-1.976).Conclusions: The CDI rate at one year ranged from 0.91%-2.22% depending on device type. Management of CDIs among commercial and MAPD members is associated with high healthcare expenditures.
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- Elizabeth L Eby
- Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Medtronic, Inc, Mounds View, MN, USA
- Global Patient Outcomes and Real-World Evidence, Eli Lilly and Co, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Medtronic, Inc, Mounds View, MN, USA
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Medtronic, Inc, Mounds View, MN, USA
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Balla C, Brieda A, Righetto A, Vitali F, Malagù M, Cultrera R, Bertini M. Predictors of infection after "de novo" cardiac electronic device implantation. Eur J Intern Med 2020; 77:73-78. [PMID: 32127301 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2020.02.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Revised: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection is a major complication that increases morbidity and mortality after the procedure. Several infection risk scores have been suggested to identify patients at higher pre-procedural risk of infection OBJECTIVE: this study sought to evaluate rates of infection, potential risk factors and the role of a modified "Shariff" score as predictor of infection in high-risk patients undergoing de novo CIED implantation. METHODS AND RESULTS We retrospectively analysed 1391 patients underwent a de novo CIED procedure during the study period. At the median follow-up of 48 months, 20 patients of 1391 (1.4%) developed a CIED-related infective event. In our population, we studied a modified version of the "Shariff" score for only first-time implant patients. At multivariate regression analysis, three factors were independent predictors of infection: previous pocket hematoma [RR 27.2 (8.30-54.02), p = 10-10], a Shariff Score ≥ 4 [RR 3.20 (1.29-12.59), p= 0.029]. and reintervention for catheter malfunction or dislocation [RR 3.57 (1.2-37.4), p= 0.048]. CONCLUSIONS a "Shariff" score > 4 is suggested as a predictor of higher risk of infection in patients after de novo device implantation. The use of an infection risk score may help to improve tailored pre-operatory strategies to prevent infection.
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- C Balla
- Cardiovascular Institute, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Cona (FE), Italy.
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Cona (FE), Italy
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Cona (FE), Italy
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Cona (FE), Italy
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Cona (FE), Italy; Infectious Diseases, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Cona (FE), Italy
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- Infectious Diseases, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Cona (FE), Italy
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Ferrara, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Cona (FE), Italy
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Asbeutah AAA, Salem MH, Asbeutah SA, Abu-Assi MA. The role of an antibiotic envelope in the prevention of major cardiac implantable electronic device infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e20834. [PMID: 32590773 PMCID: PMC7328943 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Over the past decade, rates of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) related infections have increased and been associated with increased morbidity, mortality and financial burden on healthcare systems. METHODS To examine the effect of an antibacterial envelope in reducing major CIED related infections, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis by searching PubMed/MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Google scholar and Clinicaltrials.gov for studies that examined the effect of an antibiotic envelope in reducing major related CIED infections, comprising of device-related endocarditis, systemic infection requiring systemic antibiotics and or device extraction, compared to control up till February 15th, 2020. A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted by calculating risk ratios (RR) and respective 95% confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS We include 6 studies that comprise of 11,897 patients, of which 5844 received an antibiotic envelope and 6053 did not. Compared with control, utilization of an antibiotic envelope at the time of procedure was associated with a significant 74% relative risk reduction in major CIED related infections among patients at high risk for infection (RR: 0.26 [95% CI, 0.08-0.85]; P = .03), while no significant reduction was observed among patients enrolled from studies with any risk for infection (RR: 0.53 [95% CI, 0.06-4.52]; P = .56). Additionally, no reduction in mortality among patients that received an envelope compared to control was observed (RR: 1.15 [95% CI, 0.53-2.50]; P = .72). CONCLUSION The utilization of an antibiotic envelope at the time of device implantation or upgrade reduces major CIED infections, especially if used in patients perceived to be at higher risk for infection.
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- Abdul Aziz A. Asbeutah
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
- Division of Cardiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- College of Basic Education, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Wilkoff BL, Boriani G, Mittal S, Poole JE, Kennergren C, Corey GR, Love JC, Augostini R, Faerestrand S, Wiggins SS, Healey JS, Holbrook R, Lande JD, Lexcen DR, Willey S, Tarakji KG. Impact of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection: A Clinical and Economic Analysis of the WRAP-IT Trial. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2020; 13:e008280. [PMID: 32281393 PMCID: PMC7237027 DOI: 10.1161/circep.119.008280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Current understanding of the impact of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection is based on retrospective analyses from medical records or administrative claims data. The WRAP-IT (Worldwide Randomized Antibiotic Envelope Infection Prevention Trial) offers an opportunity to evaluate the clinical and economic impacts of CIED infection from the hospital, payer, and patient perspectives in the US healthcare system. Methods: This was a prespecified, as-treated analysis evaluating outcomes related to major CIED infections: mortality, quality of life, disruption of CIED therapy, healthcare utilization, and costs. Payer costs were assigned using medicare fee for service national payments, while medicare advantage, hospital, and patient costs were derived from similar hospital admissions in administrative datasets. Results: Major CIED infection was associated with increased all-cause mortality (12-month risk-adjusted hazard ratio, 3.41 [95% CI, 1.81–6.41]; P<0.001), an effect that sustained beyond 12 months (hazard ratio through all follow-up, 2.30 [95% CI, 1.29–4.07]; P=0.004). Quality of life was reduced (P=0.004) and did not normalize for 6 months. Disruptions in CIED therapy were experienced in 36% of infections for a median duration of 184 days. Mean costs were $55 547±$45 802 for the hospital, $26 867±$14 893, for medicare fee for service and $57 978±$29 431 for Medicare Advantage (mean hospital margin of −$30 828±$39 757 for medicare fee for service and −$6055±$45 033 for medicare advantage). Mean out-of-pocket costs for patients were $2156±$1999 for medicare fee for service, and $1658±$1250 for medicare advantage. Conclusions: This large, prospective analysis corroborates and extends understanding of the impact of CIED infections as seen in real-world datasets. CIED infections severely impact mortality, quality of life, healthcare utilization, and cost in the US healthcare system. Registration: URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov Unique Identifier: NCT02277990
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- Bruce L Wilkoff
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, OH (B.L.W., K.G.T.)
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- Clinical and Public Health Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy (G.B.)
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- Department of Cardiology, Section of Electrophysiology, Valley Health System, Ridgewood, NJ (S.M.)
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.)
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- Department of Medicine, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC (G.R.C.)
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- Maine Medical Partners, Maine Medical Center, Portland (J.C.L.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus (R.A.)
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- Department of Heart Disease, University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital, Norway (S.F.)
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- ARK-LA-TEX Cardiology, Christus Highland Hospital, Shreveport, LA (S.S.W.)
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, ON, Canada (J.S.H.)
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- Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure (CRHF) Therapy Development and Clinical Research, Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (R.H., J.D.L., D.R.L., S.W.)
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- Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure (CRHF) Therapy Development and Clinical Research, Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (R.H., J.D.L., D.R.L., S.W.)
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- Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure (CRHF) Therapy Development and Clinical Research, Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (R.H., J.D.L., D.R.L., S.W.)
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- Cardiac Rhythm & Heart Failure (CRHF) Therapy Development and Clinical Research, Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (R.H., J.D.L., D.R.L., S.W.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, OH (B.L.W., K.G.T.)
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Ullah W, Nadeem N, Haq S, Thelmo FL, Abdullah HM, Haas DC. Efficacy of antibacterial envelope in prevention of cardiovascular implantable electronic device infections in high-risk patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Cardiol 2020; 315:51-56. [PMID: 32291170 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.03.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Limited evidence is available to determine the efficacy of an antibacterial enveloped (AE) cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED). OBJECTIVE To assess if the use of antibacterial enveloped devices in high-risk patients are associated with lower chances of major CIED infections and mortality compared to non-enveloped devices. METHODS A comprehensive literature search on multiple databases was performed. The relative odds ratio (OR) of major CIED infection and mortality was calculated using a random-effect model. RESULTS A total of six studies consisting of 11,897 patients, were included; 5844 with an AE-CIED and 6053 with conventional CIED. In the pooled cohort, patients with AE-CIED had a 66% lower odds of major CIED infection (OR 0.34, 0.13, 0.86, CI 95%, p = 0.02) compared to CIED. Propensity matched analysis showed a 71% lower odds of major infection in the AE-CIED group (OR 0.29, 95% CI 0.10-0.82, p = 0.02). Stratified analysis based on the type of study (retrospective vs. prospective) and duration of follow up (6 months vs. greater than six months) also showed numerically lower infection odds in the AE-CIED. Similarly, the relative odds of mortality were lower in patients with AE-CIED (OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.16-1.91, p = 0.34) compared to CIED patients; however, this difference was statistically non-significant. CONCLUSION In high-risk patients, AE-CIED might offer lower odds of CIED infections. It has numerically lower (45%) but statistically non-significant odds of mortality if used in conjunction with the standard infection prevention protocol. More large scale studies and long-term follow-ups are required to validate our findings.
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- Waqas Ullah
- Internal Medicine, Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health, PA, USA.
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- Internal Medicine, Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health, PA, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health, PA, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, SD, USA
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- Cardiology, Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health, PA, USA
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Pranata R, Tondas AE, Vania R, Yuniadi Y. Antibiotic envelope is associated with reduction in cardiac implantable electronic devices infections especially for high-power device-Systematic review and meta-analysis. J Arrhythm 2020; 36:166-173. [PMID: 32071636 PMCID: PMC7011797 DOI: 10.1002/joa3.12270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2019] [Revised: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Infections after cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) placement are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The incidence of CIED is increasing overtime despite the optimal use of antimicrobial agents. This systematic review and meta-analysis will address the latest evidence on the use of AE to mitigate the risk of CIED infection, and which subset of patients will they benefit the most. METHODS We performed a comprehensive search on topics that assesses antibiotic envelope and implantable cardiac electronic device up until August 2019. RESULTS There were a total of 32,329 subjects from six studies. Antibiotic envelope was associated with a lower risk of major infection with OR 0.42 [0.19, 0.97], P = .04; I2: 58% and HR 0.52 [0.32, 0.85], P = .009; I2: 80%. Upon sensitivity analysis by removing a study, the OR became 0.40 [0.27, 0.59], P < .001; I2: 46%. Subgroup analysis for 12 months' infection was OR 0.65 [0.43, 0.99], P = .04; I2: 49%. Meta-analysis of propensity-matched cohort showed a reduced risk of infection with AE (OR of 0.14 [0.05, 0.41], P < .001; I2:0%). Mortality was similar in both AE and control groups. Antibiotic envelope reduced the incidence of infection in patients receiving high-power device (OR 0.44 [0.27, 0.73], P = .001; I2:0%) but not low-power device. CONCLUSION Antibiotic envelope (TYRX) was found to be safe and effective in reducing the risk of major infections in high-risk patients receiving CIED implantation, especially in those receiving high-power CIED.
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- Raymond Pranata
- Faculty of MedicineUniversitas Pelita HarapanTangerangIndonesia
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular MedicineFaculty of Medicine Universitas SriwijayaDr. Mohammad Hoesin General HospitalPalembangIndonesia
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- Faculty of MedicineUniversitas Pelita HarapanTangerangIndonesia
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universitas IndonesiaNational Cardiovascular Center Harapan KitaJakartaIndonesia
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Kumar A, Doshi R, Shariff M. Role of antibiotic envelopes in preventing cardiac implantable electronic device infection: A meta-analysis of 14 859 procedures. J Arrhythm 2020; 36:176-179. [PMID: 32071638 PMCID: PMC7011793 DOI: 10.1002/joa3.12262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION We conducted an updated meta-analysis assessing the role of antibiotic envelopes in preventing Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED)-related infections as compared to standard infection prevention strategies. METHODS A systematic search was conducted on Medline/PubMed and EMBASE/Ovid database. We used Mantel-Haenszel method with fixed-effect model to compute risk ratio (RR) with 95% confidence interval (CI). We also performed subgroup and trial sequential analysis on the data. RESULTS Antibiotic envelope reduced the risk of both all infections [RR: 0.41, CI: 0.31-0.54, P < .05, I 2 = 75%, χ 2 P < .05] and major infections [RR: 0.48, CI: 0.32-0.70, P < .05, I 2 = 60%, χ 2 P = .04]. CONCLUSION Prophylactic use of antibiotic envelopes as an adjuvant therapy to standard infection prevention strategies, helps in reducing the risk of CIED infections.
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- Ashish Kumar
- Department of Critical Care MedicineSt John's Medical College HospitalBangaloreIndia
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- Department of Internal MedicineUniversity of Nevada Reno School of MedicineRenoNVUSA
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- Department of Critical Care MedicineSt John's Medical College HospitalBangaloreIndia
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Asbeutah AAA. Role of antibiotic envelopes in preventing cardiac implantable electronic device infection: A meta-analysis of 14 859 procedures. J Arrhythm 2020; 36:377. [PMID: 32256892 PMCID: PMC7132181 DOI: 10.1002/joa3.12302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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- Abdul Aziz A Asbeutah
- Division of Cardiology Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School Boston MA USA
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Propuesta de una nueva calificación para determinar el riesgo de infección de dispositivos cardiacos implantables. Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed) 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.recesp.2018.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Diemberger I, Lorenzetti S, Vitolo M, Boriani G. Infective endocarditis in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices: Impact of comorbidities on outcome. Eur J Intern Med 2019; 66:e9-e10. [PMID: 31280907 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2019.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Igor Diemberger
- Institute of Cardiology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, S.Orsola University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Institute of Cardiology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, S.Orsola University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Modena University Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Modena University Hospital, Modena, Italy.
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Biffi M. The never-ending story of CIED infection prevention: Shall we WRAP-IT and go? J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2019; 30:1191-1196. [PMID: 31172637 DOI: 10.1111/jce.14010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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CIED infection is perceived as substantial, ranging from 1% to 4% in literature depending on different studies and on the population profile, and can appear either as surgical site or endovascular infection or both. Several factors have been found to be associated to CIED infection, that can be summarized as patient-related (clinical profile, associated comorbidities, ongoing treatment as anticoagulants and immunosuppressants), Procedure-related (complexity of CIED surgery, type of surgery, previous pocket exploration), and center-/operator-related (center/operator volume). Thus, it is difficult to disentangle the extent of benefit that any intervention may offer to decrease this threatened complication, owing to its multifaceted complexity. The recently completed PADIT and WRAP-IT trials have significantly improved our knowledge in this field (nearly 20 000 patients enrolled), reporting an infection rate of 1% to 1.2% in control-arm patients and a 20% to 67% infection decrease when incremental antibiotic prophylaxis is added on top of optimized preventative strategies. Observational registries highlighted that participation in a prospective survey of CIED infection dramatically decrease infection rate by optimization of antisepsis protocols and operator awareness, that explains the low event rate observed in PADIT and WRAP-IT. While this consideration prompts each center to engage into a proactive infection prevention program, it makes a point in favor of antibiotic prophylaxis delivered locally in 7 days or more, as enabled by TYRX in the WRAP-IT trial. However, care sustainability (the number needed to treat in the most favorable WRAP-IT scenario is 100) suggests further analysis to understand the settings (patient- or procedure-related) most likely to benefit by such an enhanced prevention strategy.
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- Mauro Biffi
- Cardiothoracic and Vascular Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Tarakji KG, Mittal S, Kennergren C, Corey R, Poole JE, Schloss E, Gallastegui J, Pickett RA, Evonich R, Philippon F, McComb JM, Roark SF, Sorrentino D, Sholevar D, Cronin E, Berman B, Riggio D, Biffi M, Khan H, Silver MT, Collier J, Eldadah Z, Wright DJ, Lande JD, Lexcen DR, Cheng A, Wilkoff BL. Antibacterial Envelope to Prevent Cardiac Implantable Device Infection. N Engl J Med 2019; 380:1895-1905. [PMID: 30883056 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1901111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 225] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Infections after placement of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. There is limited evidence on prophylactic strategies, other than the use of preoperative antibiotics, to prevent such infections. METHODS We conducted a randomized, controlled clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of an absorbable, antibiotic-eluting envelope in reducing the incidence of infection associated with CIED implantations. Patients who were undergoing a CIED pocket revision, generator replacement, or system upgrade or an initial implantation of a cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator were randomly assigned, in a 1:1 ratio, to receive the envelope or not. Standard-of-care strategies to prevent infection were used in all patients. The primary end point was infection resulting in system extraction or revision, long-term antibiotic therapy with infection recurrence, or death, within 12 months after the CIED implantation procedure. The secondary end point for safety was procedure-related or system-related complications within 12 months. RESULTS A total of 6983 patients underwent randomization: 3495 to the envelope group and 3488 to the control group. The primary end point occurred in 25 patients in the envelope group and 42 patients in the control group (12-month Kaplan-Meier estimated event rate, 0.7% and 1.2%, respectively; hazard ratio, 0.60; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.36 to 0.98; P = 0.04). The safety end point occurred in 201 patients in the envelope group and 236 patients in the control group (12-month Kaplan-Meier estimated event rate, 6.0% and 6.9%, respectively; hazard ratio, 0.87; 95% CI, 0.72 to 1.06; P<0.001 for noninferiority). The mean (±SD) duration of follow-up was 20.7±8.5 months. Major CIED-related infections through the entire follow-up period occurred in 32 patients in the envelope group and 51 patients in the control group (hazard ratio, 0.63; 95% CI, 0.40 to 0.98). CONCLUSIONS Adjunctive use of an antibacterial envelope resulted in a significantly lower incidence of major CIED infections than standard-of-care infection-prevention strategies alone, without a higher incidence of complications. (Funded by Medtronic; WRAP-IT ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT02277990.).
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- Khaldoun G Tarakji
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
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- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
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- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
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- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Jeanne E Poole
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Edward Schloss
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Jose Gallastegui
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Robert A Pickett
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Rudolph Evonich
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - François Philippon
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Janet M McComb
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Steven F Roark
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Denise Sorrentino
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Darius Sholevar
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Edmond Cronin
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Brett Berman
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - David Riggio
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Mauro Biffi
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Hafiza Khan
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Marc T Silver
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Jack Collier
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
| | - Zayd Eldadah
- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
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- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
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- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
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- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
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- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
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- From the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (K.G.T., B.L.W.), and the Lindner Research Center, Cincinnati (E.S.) - both in Ohio; Valley Health System, Ridgewood (S.M.), and Lourdes Cardiology Services, Cherry Hill (D. Sholevar) - both in New Jersey; Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden (C.K.); Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham (R.C.), and WakeMed Heart and Vascular, WakeMed Health and Hospitals, Raleigh (M.T.S.) - both in North Carolina; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle (J.E.P.); Clearwater Cardiovascular and Interventional Consultants, Safety Harbor (J.G.), and Cardiology Associates of Gainesville, Gainesville (S.F.R.) - both in Florida; Saint Thomas Research Institute, Nashville (R.A.P.); Upper Michigan Cardiovascular Associates, Marquette (R.E.); Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec, Quebec, QC, Canada (F.P.); the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, Newcastle upon Tyne (J.M.M.), and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool (D.J.W.) - both in the United Kingdom; Iowa Heart Center, West Des Moines (D. Sorrentino); Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (E.C.); Chula Vista Cardiac Center, Chula Vista, CA (B.B.); Arizona Arrhythmia Consultants, Scottsdale (D.R.); Policlinico Sant' Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy (M.B.); Baylor Research Institute, Plano, TX (H.K.); Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Oklahoma City (J.C.); MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, Washington, DC (Z.E.); and Medtronic, Mounds View, MN (J.D.L., D.R.L., A.C.)
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Burnhope E, Rodriguez-Guadarrama Y, Waring M, Guilder A, Malhotra B, Razavi R, Rinaldi CA, Pennington M, Carr-White G. Economic impact of introducing TYRX amongst patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction undergoing implanted cardiac device procedures: a retrospective model based cost analysis. J Med Econ 2019; 22:464-470. [PMID: 30744444 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2019.1581621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Infection is a serious and expensive complication of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) procedures. A retrospective based cost analysis was performed to estimate Trust level savings of using the TYRX antibacterial envelope as a primary prevention measure against infection in a tertiary referral centre in South London, UK. METHODS A retrospective cohort of heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction undergoing Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) procedures were evaluated. Decision-analytic modelling was performed to determine economic savings of using the envelope during CIED procedure vs CIED procedure alone. RESULTS Over a 12 month follow-up period following CIED procedure, the observed infection rate was 3.14% (n = 5/159). The average cost of a CIED infection inpatient admission was £41,820 and, further to economic analysis, the additional costs attributable to infection was calculated at £62,213.94. A cost saving of £624 per patient by using TYRX during CIED procedure as a primary preventative measure against infection was estimated. CONCLUSIONS TYRX would be a cost-saving treatment option amongst heart failure patients undergoing ICD and CRT device procedures based on analysis in the local geographical area of South London. If upscaled to the UK population, we estimate potential cost savings for the National Health Service (NHS).
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- Emma Burnhope
- a School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences , Rayne Institute, Kings College London , London , UK
- b Cardiology, Guy's and St Thomas Hospital , London , UK
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- a School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences , Rayne Institute, Kings College London , London , UK
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- a School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences , Rayne Institute, Kings College London , London , UK
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- c Health Informatics, Guy's and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust , London , UK
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- d TOHETI, Kings College London , London , UK
- e TOHETI, Guys and St. Thomas Hospital , London , UK
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- f Vice President, Kings College London , London , UK
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- b Cardiology, Guy's and St Thomas Hospital , London , UK
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- a School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences , Rayne Institute, Kings College London , London , UK
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- a School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences , Rayne Institute, Kings College London , London , UK
- b Cardiology, Guy's and St Thomas Hospital , London , UK
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Calderón-Parra J, Sánchez-Chica E, Asensio-Vegas Á, Fernández-Lozano I, Toquero-Ramos J, Castro-Urda V, Royuela-Vicente A, Ramos-Martínez A. Proposal for a Novel Score to Determine the Risk of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 72:806-812. [PMID: 30340923 DOI: 10.1016/j.rec.2018.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES The use of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) has expanded in recent years. Infection related to these devices constitutes one of the main complications and is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and financial cost. The aim of this study was to construct a predictive risk score of acquiring CIED infection. METHODS We designed a retrospective, nested case-control study. Both cases and controls belonged to a cohort that included all patients who underwent a CIED-related procedure between January 2009 and December 2015. Cases were defined as patients with infection, and 3 infection-free controls were randomly selected from the cohort for each case included. RESULTS During the study period, 2323 procedures were performed. A total of 33 CIED-related infections were identified. Ninety-nine patients were selected as controls. Independent risk factors were the Charlson index (OR, 1.33; 95%CI, 1.07-1.67), oral anticoagulation (OR, 3.51; 95%CI, 1.44-8.54), revision or replacement of a previous device (OR, 2.75; 95%CI, 1.12-6.71) and the presence of more than 2 leads (OR, 3.42; 95%CI, 1.25-9.37). A predictive risk score was generated and denominated CIED-AI (Charlson Index, more than 2 leads/Electrodes, Device revision/replacement, oral Anticoagulation, previous Infection). This score had an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.79 (95%CI, 0.71-0.88). CONCLUSIONS The CIED-AI score may help to identify patients at higher risk of infection, who could be candidates for intensive preventive measures.
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- Jorge Calderón-Parra
- Unidad de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.
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- Unidad de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Medicina Preventiva, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Bioestadística, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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Diemberger I, Bonfiglioli R, Martignani C, Graziosi M, Biffi M, Lorenzetti S, Ziacchi M, Nanni C, Fanti S, Boriani G. Contribution of PET imaging to mortality risk stratification in candidates to lead extraction for pacemaker or defibrillator infection: a prospective single center study. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2018; 46:194-205. [PMID: 30196365 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-018-4142-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 08/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE 18F-FDG PET/CT is an emerging technique for diagnosis of cardiac implantable electronic devices infection (CIEDI). Despite the improvements in transvenous lead extraction (TLE), long-term survival in patients with CIEDI is poor. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether the extension of CIEDI at 18F-FDG PET/CT can improve prediction of survival after TLE. METHODS Prospective, monocentric observational study enrolling consecutive candidates to TLE for a diagnosis of CIEDI. 18F-FDG PET/CT was performed in all patients prior TLE. RESULTS There were 105 consecutive patients with confirmed CIEDI enrolled. An increased 18F-FDG uptake was limited to cardiac implantable electrical device (CIED) pocket in 56 patients, 40 patients had a systemic involvement. We had nine negative PET in patients undergoing prolonged antimicrobial therapy (22.5 ± 14.0 days vs. 8.6 ± 13.0 days; p = 0.005). Implementation of 18F-FDG PET/CT in modified Duke Criteria lead to reclassification of 23.8% of the patients. After a mean follow-up of 25.0 ± 9.0 months, 31 patients died (29.5%). Patients with CIED pocket involvement at 18F-FDG PET/CT presented a better survival independently of presence/absence of systemic involvement (HR 0.493, 95%CI 0.240-0.984; p = 0.048). After integration of 18F-FDG PET/CT data, absence of overt/hidden pocket involvement in CIEDI and a (glomerular filtration rate) GFR < 60 ml/min were the only independent predictors of mortality at long term. CONCLUSIONS Patient with CIEDI and a Cold Closed Pocket (i.e., a CIED pocket without skin erosion/perforation nor increased capitation at 18F-FDG PET/CT) present worse long-term survival. Patient management can benefit by systematic adoption of pre-TLE 18F-FDG PET/CT through improved identification of CIED related endocarditis (CIEDIE) and hidden involvement of CIED pocket.
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- Igor Diemberger
- Institute of Cardiology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi, Via Massarenti n. 9, 40138, Bologna, Italy.
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
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- Institute of Cardiology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi, Via Massarenti n. 9, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Institute of Cardiology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi, Via Massarenti n. 9, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Institute of Cardiology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi, Via Massarenti n. 9, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Institute of Cardiology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi, Via Massarenti n. 9, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Institute of Cardiology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi, Via Massarenti n. 9, 40138, Bologna, Italy
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Diagnostics, Clinical and Public Health Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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Kay G, Eby EL, Brown B, Lyon J, Eggington S, Kumar G, Fenwick E, Sohail MR, Wright DJ. Cost-effectiveness of TYRX absorbable antibacterial envelope for prevention of cardiovascular implantable electronic device infection. J Med Econ 2018; 21:294-300. [PMID: 29171319 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2017.1409227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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AIMS Infection is a major complication of cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) therapy that usually requires device extraction and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The TYRX Antibacterial Envelope is a polypropylene mesh that stabilizes the CIED and elutes minocycline and rifampin to reduce the risk of post-operative infection. METHODS A decision tree was developed to assess the cost-effectiveness of TYRX vs standard of care (SOC) following implantation of four CIED device types. The model was parameterized for a UK National Health Service perspective. Probabilities were derived from the literature. Resource use included drug acquisition and administration, hospitalization, adverse events, device extraction, and replacement. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) were calculated from costs and quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs). RESULTS Over a 12-month time horizon, TYRX was less costly and more effective than SOC when utilized in patients with an ICD or CRT-D. TYRX was associated with ICERs of £46,548 and £21,768 per QALY gained in patients with an IPG or CRT-P, respectively. TYRX was cost-effective at a £30,000 threshold at baseline probabilities of infection exceeding 1.65% (CRT-D), 1.95% (CRT-P), 1.87% (IPG), and 1.38% (ICD). LIMITATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS Device-specific infection rates for high-risk patients were not available in the literature and not used in this analysis, potentially under-estimating the impact of TYRX in certain devices. Nevertheless, TYRX is associated with a reduction in post-operative infection risk relative to SOC, resulting in reduced healthcare resource utilization at an initial cost. The ICERs are below the accepted willingness-to-pay thresholds used by UK decision-makers. TYRX, therefore, represents a cost-effective prevention option for CIED patients at high-risk of post-operative infection.
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- Gemma Kay
- a ICON Health Economics and Epidemiology , Abingdon , UK
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- c Medtronic International Trading Sàrl , Tolochenaz , Switzerland
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- c Medtronic International Trading Sàrl , Tolochenaz , Switzerland
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- a ICON Health Economics and Epidemiology , Abingdon , UK
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- e Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Cardiovascular Diseases , Mayo Clinic College of Medicine , Rochester , MN , USA
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Koerber SM, Turagam MK, Winterfield J, Gautam S, Gold MR. Use of antibiotic envelopes to prevent cardiac implantable electronic device infections: A meta-analysis. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol 2018; 29:609-615. [DOI: 10.1111/jce.13436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2017] [Revised: 01/07/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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