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Background:

  • Cardiac pacemakers are vital for managing bradyarrhythmias.
  • Systemic infections following pacemaker implantation are a rare but severe complication.

Observation:

  • A case of cardiac pacemaker system infection is presented.
  • Initial misdiagnosis complicated the clinical presentation and management.

Findings:

  • Infection of the implanted cardiac pacemaker system was identified.
  • Prompt cardiological consultation led to the decision for immediate pacemaker explantation.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of timely diagnosis in pacemaker infections.
  • Emphasizes the need for specialized cardiac care in managing such complications.