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Persistent opioid use among 12% of patients after cardiac implantable electronic device procedures – News-Medical.net

About 12 percent of patients who receive implantable cardiac devices such as a pacemaker or defibrillator and fill an opioid…

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About 12 percent of patients who receive implantable cardiac devices such as a pacemaker or defibrillator and fill an opioid prescription after surgery will consistently use the pain medication in the months afterward, raising the potential for addiction…

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