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Distribution of generator pocket infections and lead-related endocarditis within the cohort
| Major infection type | N Patients | Procedures/ per infection | Male | Median age in years | Deceased in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIED-I | 5,396 | 13,330/2.47 | 69.6% | 70.2 | 8.4 |
| L-IE | 2,308 | 4,988/2.16 | 70.9% | 67.2 | 15.0 |
| CIED-I combined with L-IE | 1,127 | 2,998/2,66 | 72.3% | 69.4 | 15.52 |
CIED-I denotes generator pocket infection, L-IE denotes lead related endocarditis
