Advancing age associated with increased risk of complications, death after implantation of cardiac devices
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 23:35
in Health & Medicine
Older patients may be more likely to die in the hospital following the implantation of defibrillators or pacemakers, according to a new report. More than one-fifth of cardiac devices appear to be implanted in individuals age 80 and older, despite the fact that most clinical trials have not included adults in this age group.