Table 4: Decision Aid to Guide Determining Patients Suitable for Listing for a Box Change and Those who Require Pre-procedure Clinical Review.
Proceed | Stop and Review | |
---|---|---|
Wound | Well covered | Peri-erosion |
Leads | Normal function | May need replacement |
Pacemakers | On-going pacing need |
|
ICD | Remains indicated | Never had shock – consider reviewing indication |
ICD | Stable and good functional status | Change in condition, e.g. progressive heart failure |
All | Well | Severe frailty, significant comorbidities, profound dementia |
Green indicates to proceed and red indicates to stop and review. CSP = conduction system pacing; LV = left ventricular; RV = right ventricular.