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Adaptive Pacemaker Fails in HFpEF

Using an adaptive pacemaker in patients diagnosed with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) failed to improve exercise performance, the RAPID-HF trial showed.

Novel ‘Cure’ May Avert Lead Extraction in CIED Pocket Infections

A new report proposes a novel technique for delivering antibiotics as a potential alternative for many patients with cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infections limited to the pocket.

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

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.

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

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.

VIDEO: Lowering mortality rates from infected EP implantable cardiac devices

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.