Safety and Results of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices

Conclusion: BIA assessment in patients with CIEDs was safe and not associated with any device malfunction. The differences in BIA parameters might have occurred because of modifications on the patients ’ body composition, associated to their hydration status, and not to the CIEDs.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research