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    Pacemaker lead endocarditis can occur long after implantation, even without pocket infection. High fever and infection markers in patients with pacemakers warrant considering lead endocarditis, with transesophageal echocardiography being essential for diagnosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Medical Device Infections

    Background:

    • Pacemaker lead endocarditis is a serious complication of cardiac electronic device implantation.
    • Diagnosis can be challenging, especially in cases without obvious signs of local infection.
    • Late-onset infections pose a diagnostic dilemma.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of considering pacemaker lead endocarditis in patients with unexplained fever and infection parameters.
    • To emphasize the diagnostic limitations of transthoracic echocardiography for this condition.
    • To underscore the necessity of transesophageal echocardiography for definitive diagnosis.

    Main Methods:

    • Case presentation of a patient with pacemaker lead endocarditis.
    • Review of diagnostic approaches for pacemaker-related infections.
    • Comparison of transthoracic echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography sensitivity.

    Main Results:

    • The patient presented with fever and laboratory signs of infection but no pocket infection.
    • Transthoracic echocardiography was insufficient for diagnosis.
    • Transesophageal echocardiography confirmed pacemaker lead endocarditis.

    Conclusions:

    • Pacemaker lead endocarditis should be suspected in any patient with a pacemaker presenting with fever and infection markers, regardless of implantation time.
    • Transesophageal echocardiography is the gold standard for diagnosing pacemaker lead endocarditis.
    • Early consideration and appropriate imaging are crucial for timely diagnosis and management.