Podcasts
Hematoma
Studies have shown that hematoma increases risk of infection and other complications of device implantation. Drs. Callahan and Wilkoff discuss the importance of hematoma identification, […]
Treating pacemakers and other implantable device infection: A shared decision
The value of shared decision-making between patient and healthcare professionals when it comes to preventing and managing device infections is discussed in this podcast brought to you by the CIED Infection Initiative.
Insights into Allergy and Implanted Cardiac Devices: Part 1 & 2 – Diagnosis, Testing and Treatment
Patients with allergies to certain metals and compounds can make safely treating them challenging. In Part I of this podcast series, Dr. Tom Callahan and Dr. Bruce […]
Elective CIED Device Removal
When a patient requests to have their implanted device removed, it requires a discussion with the patient and evaluation of device indication. In this month’s […]
Management of the Worrisome Site
There are many aspects of a worrisome CIED site that factor into the steps toward treatment.