Impact of diabetes as a risk factor in patients undergoing subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation: A single-centre study

摘要

Patients with diabetes mellitus are known to carry an increased risk for surgical site infections and perioperative complications. The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator is an established treatment option in patients at risk for sudden cardiac death especially with an increased risk for infection over time.