Post mortem pro life - Should we analyse the implantable devices after death? A systematic review.
Autopsy
CIED
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
Pacemaker
Journal
International journal of cardiology
ISSN: 1874-1754
Titre abrégé: Int J Cardiol
Pays: Netherlands
ID NLM: 8200291
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 04 2019
01 04 2019
Historique:
received:
02
10
2018
revised:
03
11
2018
accepted:
07
01
2019
pubmed:
20
1
2019
medline:
18
12
2019
entrez:
20
1
2019
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Post-mortem interrogation of the cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) in combination with autopsy findings can provide additional information regarding device functioning after implantation or the mechanism of death. The aim of the study is to review the available data on the post-mortem interrogation of CIEDs and its possible clinical implications. A systematic review of the published studies has been performed. Out of 762 unique citations 14 have been retained for final analysis. Post-mortem CIED interrogation reliably detects both serious device malfunctions and lead disorders but also improper device programming. As the need for CIED implantation is growing in the low-income countries, currently available data on battery longevity of devices explanted and destined for re-use have been reviewed. Post-mortem CIED interrogation provides a unique opportunity to explore different mechanisms of death, often unavailable for distinction during regular in-hospital observation or in autopsy analysis.
Identifiants
pubmed: 30658926
pii: S0167-5273(18)35871-6
doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2019.01.024
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Systematic Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
89-94Informations de copyright
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