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.