McKnight’s Senior Living February 6, 2024
As new pacemaker and implantable heart technology becomes available, it has become increasingly important for caregivers to keep track of the different models.
A new survey classifies cardiac implantable electronic devices, or CIEDs, according to both their function and where in the heart their components are placed. The various categories also overlap, the study indicates, as CIEDs can be leadless — that is, have no wires connecting heart implants to the battery — and can include defibrillator shock capabilities.
“The field of CIEDs has evolved substantially in the past two decades,” the study authors wrote. “Despite these major advances, several gaps in knowledge remain. The increasing number of patients with a CIED has made it necessary for all clinicians...
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