DEVICE REPLACEMENTS IMPACT PATIENTS
Every surgery comes with the risk of complication and infection which can lead to higher costs, increased mortality and longer stays in ICU.
Device Replacements Nearly Double the Infection Risk
In an independent study from Leiden University, of the 451 patients that underwent a device replacement, 9.1% had a complication or infection. Of those with complications, 66% experienced a major complication that required reoperation. Furthermore, Investigators found that replacement doubled the risk for pocket-related surgical reintervention.
Device Replacements Infection Rates
Doubled risk for pocket-related surgical re-interventions6
3,161 ICDs, 38 months follow-up
- 2.5 times increased risk for infection
- 1.7 times increases risk other complication
- Need for re-intervention increases with every consecutive replacement
Focus Groups Reveal Patient Concerns
Hear what patients with device implants have to say about longevity and reliability in 10 double-blind focus groups around the country.
The role of physicians in moving to value-based models and navigating the Affordable Care Act
Brad Sutton, MD, MBA, Cardiac Electrophysiologist, University of Louisville
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