In:
Journal of Forensic Sciences, Wiley, Vol. 61, No. 4 ( 2016-07), p. 988-992
Abstract:
The prevalence of cardiac implantable electronic devices ( CIED s), pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators ( ICD s) is increasing. However, postmortem analysis of CIED s is not performed routinely. Fourteen consecutive CIED s were analyzed. The indication for and date of implantation, technical data, CIED reprogramming, heart rhythm disturbances, patient demographics and medical consultations were investigated. Death during the first year after implantation was seen in 54%, whereof 71% consulted a physician within 10 days before death. The time of death was attributed to a particular day in 29%. There was a relationship between CIED s and cause/manner of death in 50%. Although limited by a small sample size, this study advocates the routine postmortem CIED analysis for forensic and clinical purposes in selected cases. Patients with CIED s seem to show an increased risk of death during the first year after implantation. The analysis of CIED s can be helpful in evaluating the time/cause/manner of death.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0022-1198
,
1556-4029
DOI:
10.1111/jfo.2016.61.issue-4
DOI:
10.1111/1556-4029.13075
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2016
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2026357-0
SSG:
2,1
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