Overview
Cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) infections have been increasing out of proportion to the number of devices implanted the investigators investigated recent trends and possible causes of the increasing numbers of Cardiovascular implantable electronic device infections.
Description
There are many studies on the preventive use of Antibiotics or povidone iodine to Cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) infections.
But, studies of posterior pocket capsule removal is still limited.
The investigators had planned research on effects of posterior pocket capsule removal before cardiac devices replacement.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- scheduled for cardiac devices replacement
Exclusion Criteria:
- under the age of 18
- take an antibiotic
- history of infection within 30 days