Heart Device Infection Recovery: Long-Term Outcomes Study
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks back at patients who had infected heart devices (pacemakers or defibrillators) removed at San Raffaele Hospital to understand how well they recovered over time. If you had an infected device removed, this research may help doctors better understand long-term healing and outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You were at least 18 years old when your device was removed
- You had a pacemaker or defibrillator removed due to infection between January 2004 and November 2020
- Your device infection was in the pocket area, along the leads, or involved the heart lining (endocarditis)
- Your device was removed at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy
- You have completed your follow-up care and remain in active contact with the hospital
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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