for digital applications (smartphones, etc.). These versions are abridged and thus, for more
detailed information, the user should always access to the full text version of the guidelines …

• The specific situation of the patient. Unless otherwise provided for by national regulations,
off-label use of medication should be limited to situations where it is in the patient's interest …

Pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs), and cardiac resynchronization
therapy (CRT) devices are lifesaving treatments for a number of cardiac conditions. Device …

Pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy
devices are potentially life-saving treatments for a number of cardiac conditions, but are not …

Background Infections after placement of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are
associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. There is limited evidence on prophylactic …

Pacemaker-related infections remain a constant concern due to increased risk of patient
morbidity and mortality. Although transvenous pacemakers are expected to have an …

Background: Cardiac implantable electronic device infection is a major complication that
usually requires device removal. PADIT (Prevention of Arrhythmia Device Infection Trial) …

Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection is a potentially devastating
complication of CIED procedures, causing significant morbidity and mortality for patients. Of …

Background: Current understanding of the impact of cardiac implantable electronic device
(CIED) infection is based on retrospective analyses from medical records or administrative …

Aims Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection rates are increasing. Worldwide
compliance and disparities to published guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and …