Compared with the extensive data on left‐sided infective endocarditis (IE), there is much
less published information on the features and management of right‐sided IE. Right‐sided …

Background Most published reports describing outcomes of patients with cardiovascular
implantable electronic device–related infective endocarditis (CIED‐IE) are single‐center …

Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation has steadily increased in the
United States owing to increased life expectancy, better access to health care, and the …

Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection causes significant morbidity and
mortality without appropriate treatment. It can present as incisional infection, pocket …

Objectives: Identify the etiology of septic emboli medical conditions. Review the history,
physical, and evaluation of septic emboli. Summarize the treatment and management …

More than 500 000 cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are implanted in
the European Society of Cardiology countries each year. The role of cardiovascular imaging …

Background Coronary sinus (CS) ostial atresia/abnormalities prevent access to the CS from
the right atrium (RA) for left ventricular (LV) lead implantation. Some patients with CS ostial …

Background Transvenous lead removal (TLR) is associated with increased mortality and
morbidity. This study sought to evaluate the impact of TLR on in-hospital mortality and …

A 59-year-old woman with a history of a pacemaker implanted for III-degree atrioventricular
block was admitted due to pocket infection. The atrial and ventricular leads were removed …

Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) is increasingly performed for various indications. The
previous studies of this edition discussed procedural techniques, safety, and outcomes in …