Behavior of the OptiVol2 fluid index and intrathoracic impedance on remote monitoring As a detector of subclinical device infection early after implantation.
Daisuke TogashiKenichi SasakiTomoo HaradaYoshihiro J AkashiPublished in: Journal of arrhythmia (2024)
We report the behavior of OptiVol2 fluid index (OVFI2) and intrathoracic impedance on remote monitoring before the appearance of signs of infection. A sustained rise in OVFI2 early after implantation reflects peri-device fluid retention.