Long-term outcomes after infected heart device removal
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at the long-term health of people who had an infected heart device (pacemaker or defibrillator) removed. It helps doctors understand what happens years after the removal, so they can better care for others in the future.
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Who can take part
- You were at least 18 years old when the device was removed.
- You had a pacemaker, defibrillator, or a combined device removed due to an infection (at the skin, in the leads, or in the heart).
- The removal happened at San Raffaele Hospital between January 2004 and November 2020.
- You have had follow-up appointments after the removal (you are not lost to follow-up).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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