A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
ISSN 0066-782X
eISSN 1678-4170
Eduardo Arrais Rocha
, João Lins de Araújo Neto, Ricardo Pereira Silva
Eduardo Arrais Rocha
, João Lins de Araújo Neto, Ricardo Pereira Silva
Infection rates of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) have been increasing, determining the need for a wide debate on the subject. Several reasons can justify the issue, such as: a greater number of devices implanted over the latest years, overaging of the population, new techniques and equipment, with more complex and prolonged procedures. Maciel and Silva address this topic in a clear, objective manner, bringing an important contribution from the national literature, in a significant case selection, confirming those worrying […]
Keywords: Cardiac Defibrillators; Ecotransesophageal; Endocarditis; Pacemakers; Positron Emission Tomography; Prosthetic valve; Sepsis