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ReviewHerzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie2026

[Perioperative complications during transvenous pacemaker and defibrillator implantation].

Victoria Johnson, Stefan Winter, Leon Iden, Till Althoff, Christian-Hendrik Heeger, Andreas Rillig, Arian Sultan, Micaela Ebert, David Duncker, Sascha Rolf and 3 more

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Review in Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Victoria JohnsonUniversitäres Herz- und Gefäßzentrum, Medizinische Klnik III, Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60596, Frankfurt/Main, Deutschland. victoria.johnson@herz-frankfurt.de.
Stefan WinterCellitinnen-Krankenhaus St. Vinzenz, Köln, Deutschland.
Leon IdenKlinik für Kardiologie, Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Bad Segeberg, Bad Segeberg, Deutschland.
Till AlthoffKlinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und Intensivmedizin, Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité (DHZC), Berlin, Deutschland.
Christian-Hendrik HeegerDepartment of Rhythmology, Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Asklepios Klinik Altona, Hamburg, Deutschland.
Andreas RilligUniversitäres Herz- und Gefäßzentrum Hamburg, Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland.
Arian SultanKlinik für Kardiologie und Internistische Intensivmedizin, ASKLEPIOS Klinik St. Georg, Medizinische Fakultät der Universität zu Köln, Kerpener Strasse 62, Köln, Deutschland.
Micaela EbertSektion Rhythmologie, Klinik für Innere Medizin und Kardiologie, Herzzentrum Dresden, Universitätsklinik, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Deutschland.
David DunckerHannover Herzrhythmus Centrum, Klinik für Kardiologie und Angiologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Deutschland.
Sascha RolfMed. Klinik für Kardiologie, DRK Kliniken Berlin Westend, Berlin, Deutschland.
Henning JansenElektrophysiologie Bremen, Herzzentrum Bremen, Bremen, Deutschland.
Tilman MaurerCardioMed an der Alster, Hamburg, Deutschland.
Daniel StevenAbt. für Elektrophysiologie, Herzzentrum der Universität zu Köln, Köln, Deutschland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Despite major advances in cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) and implantation techniques, perioperative complications remain clinically relevant. Reported rates of relevant complications after transvenous CIED implantation range from 2 to 11% and may adversely affect patient outcomes. Major complications include access-related vascular injuries, venous thrombosis, pneumothorax and hemothorax, and cardiac complications such as lead perforation or tricuspid valve dysfunction, lead dislodgement, unrecognized malposition of the right ventricular lead in the left ventricle, arrhythmias, pocket hematoma, and device-related infections. This article provides a structured overview of the most relevant perioperative complications associated with CIED implantation. Practical strategies for prevention, early detection, and appropriate management of these complications are also discussed. Given the increasing number of procedures, the growing complexity of device systems, and the rising proportion of multimorbid patients, meticulous procedural planning and strict adherence to preventive measures are essential to improve safety and clinical outcomes.

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Defibrillators, ImplantablePacemaker, ArtificialPostoperative ComplicationsProsthesis ImplantationEvidence-Based MedicineHumansTreatment OutcomeHematomaImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorLead revisionPacemaker implantationPneumothorax

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