Cardiac implantable electronic devices in female patients : Esthetic, breast implant, and anatomic considerations

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INTRODUCTION: The implantation of a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) can have esthetic and psychological consequences on patients. We explore a heart team model for care coordination and discuss esthetic approaches for improved cosmetic outcomes in patients undergoing (CIED)-related procedures or de novo implantation.

METHODS: Patients undergoing CIED surgery for approved indications between June 2015 and June 2022 were identified. Patients were included when surgical care was provided by a collaborative relationship between the primary electrophysiologist and the plastic surgeon. Patient demographics, details of the surgical procedure, information on breast implants, complications, and outcomes related to cosmesis were recorded.

RESULTS: Twenty-two female patients were included in this study. The mean age was 50.2 ± 18.2 years. The mean follow-up duration was 2.2 ± 5.5 months. The top two indications for the procedure included CIED generator change (n = 9, 41%) and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation (n = 7, 32%). The most common reasons for involving plastic surgery in the procedure included surgery near breast implants (n = 10, 45%) and device displacement or discomfort (n = 8, 36%). CIED pocket position was prepectoral in 10 cases (45%), subpectoral in 11 patients (50%), and intramuscular in one patient (4.5%). The majority of the patients (20, 91%) had cosmetically acceptable results postprocedure. One patient (4.5%) had breast asymmetry on the CIED side, and another continued to have skin erosion over the CIED and leads.

CONCLUSION: A heart team approach incorporating the expertize of cardiac electrophysiology and plastic surgery is essential for providing optimal care for patients with breast implants and patients requesting esthetic appeal.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:35

Enthalten in:

Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology - 35(2024), 4 vom: 15. Apr., Seite 747-761

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Salinas, Cristina A [VerfasserIn]
Ezzeddine, Fatima M [VerfasserIn]
Mulpuru, Siva K [VerfasserIn]
Asirvatham, Samuel J [VerfasserIn]
Sharaf, Basel A [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

CIED cosmetic techniques
Cardiac device and breast implants
Cardiac device implant techniques
Cardiac device in young females
Journal Article
Pacemaker implantation

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Date Completed 10.04.2024

Date Revised 10.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1111/jce.16196

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM36851322X