Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE
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Pacing Clin Electrophysiol · May 2014
Cardiac implantable electronic device reutilization: battery life of explanted devices at a tertiary care center.
Prior studies have suggested that pacemaker reuse may be a reasonable alternative to provide device therapy in the low- and middle-income countries. We studied explant indications and remaining battery life of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) at a tertiary medical center. ⋯ The majority of explanted CIEDs for reasons other than ERI have an adequate battery life and, if proven safe, may conceivably be reutilized for basic pacing in underserved nations where access to this life-saving therapy is limited.