Results
Between June 2017 and June 2019, 8 octogenarians (median age of 86, male
63%) underwent LP implantations following PM removals due to
infections. The baseline characteristics of the population are shown in
Table 1. The indication for the initial pacemaker implantation was
atrioventricular block in 3 patients, bradycardia associated with
permanent atrial fibrillation (AF) in 3 including 2 that were completely
pacemaker dependent with no escape rhythm, and sinus node dysfunction
with no escape rhythm in 2. Five of 8 patients (63%) had moderate or
severe TR. All patients had more than 2 medical comorbidities. Four of 8
patients (50%) had dementia including 2 with severe dementia that
required physical restraints.