Genetic Identification and Risk Factor Analysis of Asymptomatic Bacterial Colonization on Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices

Table 3

Baseline characteristics of 78 patients.

	DNA positive; ()	DNA negative; ()
Age	69.1 ± 15.2	67.8 ± 17.1	1.0838	0.2819
Gender			0.624	0.429
Male	17	23
Female	13	25
PM indications			0.707	0.702
SSS	14	20
AVB	10	21
AF with long intervals	6	7
Replacement time			Fisher	0.004
1 time	22	46
2 times	6	2
3 times	2	0
PM types			Fisher	1.0
Single chamber	10	15
Double chamber	19	31
ICD/CRT	1	2
Temporary PM application	3	2	Fisher	0.381

PM, pacemaker; SSS, sick sinus syndrome; AVB, atrioventricular block; AF, atrial fibrillation with long intervals.