a compressive bandage is applied for 8 hours to the surgical wound of the cardiac device implants, a frozen prosthesis is added

Classification of pocket hematoma according to DeSensi et al.:

Grade I: ecchymosis, defined as minor bleeding in the cardiac device pocket, no swelling or pain (watch and wait).

Grade II: medium hematoma described as a palpable, bulging mass of <2cm over the implanted generator. Moderate bleeding in the pocket of the MCP or ICD, causing functional impairment or pain in the area of the heart device Grade III: severe hematoma Determined as a palpable, bulging mass >2cm. Evacuation is required if it causes tension in the skin with poor tissue perfusion, which is increasing and generates severe pain. Prolongs the patient's hospitalization or readmission for more than 24 hours. Requires immediate discontinuation of OACs or oral antiplatelets

severe hematoma Determined as a palpable, bulging mass >2cm. Evacuation is required if it causes tension in the skin with poor tissue perfusion, which is increasing and generates severe pain. Prolongs the patient's hospitalization or readmission for more than 24 hours. Requires immediate discontinuation of OACs or oral antiplatelets