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New Diseases Related to Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs): An Overview

Pasquale Crea1, Federica Cocuzza1, Salvatore Bonanno1

  • 1Cardiology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124 Messina, Italy.

Journal of Clinical Medicine
|February 26, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) improve lives but cause complications. This review details physical and functional issues, offering prevention strategies and highlighting new technologies for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) are widely used for managing cardiac arrhythmias.
  • These devices significantly improve survival and quality of life for patients.
  • However, CIEDs are associated with various device-related complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and categorize new diseases and complications associated with CIEDs.
  • To discuss prevention and management strategies for these complications.
  • To explore emerging technologies and future directions in CIED development and care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of CIED-related complications.
  • Categorization of complications into physical and functional types.
  • Discussion of current and emerging technologies and their impact.

Main Results:

  • CIED complications include physical issues (infections, venous obstruction, lead failure, recalls) and functional issues (arrhythmias, pacemaker syndrome, LV dysfunction).
  • Emerging technologies like leadless devices, quadripolar leads, and remote monitoring show potential for risk reduction.
  • AI integration and improved device durability are future directions.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding CIED complications is crucial for healthcare providers.
  • Balancing the benefits and risks of CIEDs is essential for patient care.
  • Advancements in technology aim to minimize CIED-related risks and enhance patient outcomes.

Keywords:
CIED complicationsimplantable cardioverter defibrillatorpacemakerresynchronization therapy

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