The Lead Episode 32: Chlorhexidine Gluconate Pocket Lavage to Prevent Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection in High-Risk Procedures-The Lead Episode 32 Speaker Information

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The article being discussed is titled "Chlorhexidine gluconate pocket lavage to prevent cardiac implantable electronic device infection in high-risk procedures" and is published in the Heart Rhythm Journal. The authors of the article are Juan Carlos Diaz, MD, Eric D. Braunstein, MD, Felipe Cañas, MD, Mauricio Duque, MD, FHRS, Jorge Eduardo Marín, MD, Julian Aristizabal, MD, Cesar Daniel Niño, MD, Oriana Bastidas, MD, Carolina Hoyos, MD, Nathaniel Steiger, MD, Carlos D. Matos, MD, William H. Sauer, MD, FHRS, Jorge E. Romero, MD, FHRS.<br /><br />The hosts for this discussion are Christopher V. DeSimone, MD, PhD, FHRS, from the Mayo Clinic, and Danesh Kella, MBBS, FHRS, also from the Mayo Clinic. The contributors to the discussion are Siva K. Mulpuru, MD, FHRS, and Christopher J. McLeod, MBChB, PhD, FHRS, both from the Mayo Clinic.<br /><br />The hosts and contributors have disclosed their potential conflicts of interest. There are no disclosures from Danesh Kella, Christopher V. DeSimone, and Christopher J. McLeod. Siva K. Mulpuru has also disclosed nothing to disclose but has received honorarium/speaking/consulting from Zoll Medical Company. <br /><br />The article being discussed focuses on the use of chlorhexidine gluconate pocket lavage as a preventive measure against cardiac implantable electronic device infection in high-risk procedures. The authors discuss the effectiveness of this technique and its potential benefits in reducing infection rates. The hosts and contributors engage in a discussion about the study findings, the rationale for using pocket lavage, and its potential advantages over other preventive measures. They also discuss the limitations of the study and the need for further research in this area.<br /><br />Overall, this discussion provides valuable insights into the use of chlorhexidine gluconate pocket lavage as a preventive measure in cardiac implantable electronic device procedures. The hosts and contributors offer their expertise and opinions on the topic, contributing to a better understanding of the potential benefits and challenges associated with this technique.

Keywords

Chlorhexidine gluconate pocket lavage

cardiac implantable electronic device infection

high-risk procedures

Heart Rhythm Journal

Juan Carlos Diaz

Eric D. Braunstein

Felipe Cañas

Mauricio Duque

Jorge Eduardo Marín

Julian Aristizabal