Abstract: A 65-year-old man presented with chronic pain due to frequent movement of a dual chamber pacemaker (PPM) within the device pocket despite being secured to the underlying muscle. Due to chronic pain and possible indolent infection, the PPM...
Abstract: Background: In addition to having thin skin, elderly patients are more prone to developing cardiovascular disorders which may require surgical implantation of a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED). Elderly, emaciated, and thin...
Abstract: Background: The CanGaroo® Envelope (Elutia, Silver Spring, MD) is intended to securely hold a cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) to create a stable environment when implanted in the body. Data on the utilization of this...