ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the complication and its cause and treatment of pace markers implantation in older patient.Methods Among 205 older patients aged 70 to 90 years,103 were male,the others were female.Of these patients,162 were implanted with single chamber pace marker,43 with dual chamber pace markers.Results 21 patients happened complication(10.2%),the common complications related to operation were blood effusion and hematoma formation in pocket 12 cases,lead dislodgement 4 cases and infection with or without pocket rapture 2 cases.Occurrence of blood effusion was related to aspirin administration,lead dislodgement and infection with or without pocket rapture were related to operation.Conclusion To pay attention to ample preparation,close operation and strict observation can decrease the complication rate when pace marker is implanted.The serious result will be avoided by timely and effective treatment.The older patient with pace markers implantation is safe.