Cardiovascular implantable electronic device infection

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Investigations

  • Blood cultures
  • Transesophageal echocardiogram
  • Pacemaker pocket swab at time of removal

Further Reading

  • 2017 HRS expert consensus statement on cardiovascular implantable electronic device lead management and extraction. Heart Rhythm. 2017;14(12):e503-e551. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2017.09.001