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Reducing CIED Infections and the Cost of Care: Lessons from Cleveland Clinic

Posted on August 24th, 2022

Michael Walter, Cardiovacular Business, August 24, 2022

Dr. Bruce Wilkoff discusses steps to take to limit CIED infections. The data shows we can improve patient outcomes by following guidelines and proven strategies. Read article at Cardiovascular Business

Remote programming of cardiac implantable devices is safe for MRI scan, study suggests

Posted on May 4th, 2022

Science Daily, May 4, 2022

Imaging for patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) is challenging. A new study reveals safe and effective reprograming of devices is possible, even from a remote location. Read study summary at Science Daily.

VIDEO: Lowering mortality rates from infected EP implantable cardiac devices

Posted on April 11th, 2022

Dave Fornell, Cardiovacular Business, April 11, 2022

Sean Pokorney, MD, Duke Clinical Research Institute, is interviewed about his study showing mortality is higher in patients with CIED device infections, where leads are not explanted. The study results were presented at the ACC 2022 meeting. Watch video on Cardiovascular Business.