Skip to main content
. 2024 Jul 1;13:e10. doi: 10.15420/aer.2024.01

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
  • Low frequency of pacing, who may not have on-going pacing need.

  • Impaired LV function – may need LV/CSP

  • High-burden RV pacing who may need LV/CSP lead.

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.