Position paper on sustainability in cardiac pacing and electrophysiology from the Working Group of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology of the French Society of Cardiology - Archive ouverte HAL
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Position paper on sustainability in cardiac pacing and electrophysiology from the Working Group of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology of the French Society of Cardiology

Frederic Sacher
Laurent Fauchier
Estelle Gandjbakhch
Didier Klug
Nicolas Lellouche
Eloi Marijon
Carole Mette
Olivier Piot

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Sustainability in healthcare, particularly within the domain of cardiac electrophysiology, assumes paramount importance for the near future. The escalating environmental constraints encountered necessitate a proactive approach. This position paper aims to raise awareness among physicians, spark critical inquiry and identify potential solutions to enhance the sustainability of our practice.Reprocessing of single-use medical devices has emerged as a potential solution to mitigate the environmental impact of electrophysiology procedures, while also offering economic advantages. However, reprocessing remains unauthorized in certain countries. In regions where it is possible, stringent regulatory standards must be adhered to, to ensure patient safety. It is essential that healthcare professionals, policymakers and manufacturers collaborate to drive innovation, explore sustainable practices and ensure that patient care remains uncompromised in the face of environmental challenges. Ambitious national/international programmes of disease prevention should be the cornerstone of the strategy. It is equally vital to implement immediate actions, as delineated in this position paper, to bring about tangible change quickly.
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hal-04429444 , version 1 (10-10-2024)

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Frederic Sacher, Raoul Bacquelin, Francis Bessière, Geoffroy Ditac, Josselin Duchâteau, et al.. Position paper on sustainability in cardiac pacing and electrophysiology from the Working Group of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology of the French Society of Cardiology. Archives of cardiovascular diseases, 2024, Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases, 117 (3), pp.224-231. ⟨10.1016/j.acvd.2023.11.016⟩. ⟨hal-04429444⟩
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