Management of Gunshot Injury Involving Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device
This case underscores the complexities of managing firearm injuries involving CIEDs, highlighting considerations such as pacemaker dependency, infection risk, battery leakage, and procedural challenges. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
Authors
- Nektarios Vasilottos
- Tanyanan Tanawuttiwat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2664-6961)
- Ali Saad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9366-3513)
- Mithilesh K. Das (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2488-5934)
Institutions
- Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JACC Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2025.103798
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39