Vol 17, No 2 (2010)
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Published online: 2010-03-29
Lead-dependent infective endocarditis: An old problem, a new name
Cardiol J 2010;17(2):205-210.
Abstract
This paper presents a literature review on right heart endocarditis in patients with a permanent
pacemaker (PM) or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). We postulate putting
a great deal more emphasis on separation of lead-dependent infective endocarditis from other
types of infective endocarditis. We stress the need for screening patients with PM/ICD and
pulmonary signs using transesophageal echocardiography. Antibiotic therapy and PM/ICD
removal is the treatment of choice in such patients.
(Cardiol J 2010; 17, 2: 205-210)
(Cardiol J 2010; 17, 2: 205-210)
Keywords: right heart endocarditispacemakerimplantable cardioverter-defibrillatorpercutaneous lead extraction
