Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs), like pacemakers and defibrillators, have become an essential part of modern cardiac care—especially as our population ages. While these devices are lifesaving, occasionally they can become infected, and may be difficult to manage. 

Dr. Jamil Bashir (Head, Division of Cardiac Surgery for UBC) and Dr. Peter Phillips (Division of Infectious Diseases, SPH) have launched an initiative through the Department of Medicine Innovation Platform to enhance early detection, simplify the referral process, and ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care. This effort united a province-wide team of clinicians to tackle these issues, including publishing a clinical review of CIED infection management in CJC Open.  A summary of these guidelines is provided HERE