RT Journal A1 Wu X, Yang D T1 CArdiac device infective endocarditis and patient survival JF JAMA JO JAMA YR 2012 FD August 22 VO 308 IS 8 SP 761 OP 761 DO 10.1001/jama.2012.9237 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2012.9237 AB In addition, the timing and types of previous electrotherapeutic interventions, number of leads and their characteristics, location of leads (including the coronary sinus and cardiac veins), devices and techniques used, and the duration of the procedure should all be taken into consideration because they are known to increase the risk of complications.2- 3