Cardiac implantable electronic device hematomas: Risk factors and effect of prophylactic pressure bandaging.

Youlin KohNicholas E BinghamNatalie LawDustin LeJustin A Mariani

Published in: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE (2017)

Heparin and dual antiplatelet use remain strong predictors of overall hematoma formation. CKD is a comparatively moderate predictor. BMI > 25 may decrease the risk of hematoma formation. PPB had nonsignificant effects on hematoma development.

Keyphrases

risk factors
chronic kidney disease
body mass index
left ventricular
venous thromboembolism
high intensity
growth factor
heart failure
weight gain
physical activity