CRT implantation after transvenous lead/device extraction (TLE) in a patient with COVID-19: Endocarditis triggered by syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) infection? A case report.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
; 45(6): 807-810, 2022 06.
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ABSTRACT
In the era of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the management of cardiac implantable electronic devices infections with concomitant viral infection has not been completely defined yet. In this explorable context, we report the first experience of a Cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator (CRT-D) implantation after transvenous lead extraction for endocarditis in a COVID-19 patient. We describe both the measures and procedures implemented to reduce the cross-infection in the operating room and our clinical practice to improving procedure effectiveness on patient care.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Desfibriladores Implantables
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Endocarditis
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Terapia de Resincronización Cardíaca
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COVID-19
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Cardiopatías
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia