EHRA expert consensus statement and practical guide on optimal implantation technique for conventional pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators: endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS), and the Latin-American Heart Rhythm Society (LAHRS)

H. Burri*, C. Starck, A. Auricchio, M. Biffi, M. Burri*, A. D'Avila, J.C. Deharo, M. Glikson, C. Israel, C.P. Lau, C. Leclercq, C.J. Love, J.C. Nielsen, K. Vernooy, N. Dagres, S. Boveda, C. Butter, E. Marijon, F. Braunschweig, G.H. MairesseM. Gleva, P. Defaye, F. Zanon, N. Lopez-Cabanillas, J.M. Guerra, V.P. Vassilikos, M.M. Oliveira

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Abstract

With the global increase in device implantations, there is a growing need to train physicians to implant pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. Although there are international recommendations for device indications and programming, there is no consensus to date regarding implantation technique. This document is founded on a systematic literature search and review, and on consensus from an international task force. It aims to fill the gap by setting standards for device implantation.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)983-1008
Number of pages26
JournalEP Europace
Volume23
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2021

Keywords

  • Pacemaker
  • Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
  • Implantation
  • Recommendations
  • Consensus document
  • VENTRICULAR OUTFLOW TRACT
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE IMPLANTATION
  • AXILLARY VEIN ACCESS
  • RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY DEVICES
  • RIGHT ATRIAL APPENDAGE
  • LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE
  • CEPHALIC VEIN
  • VENOUS ACCESS
  • PACING LEAD
  • CONTRAST VENOGRAPHY

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