Author:
Baddour Larry M.,Epstein Andrew E.,Erickson Christopher C.,Knight Bradley P.,Levison Matthew E.,Lockhart Peter B.,Masoudi Frederick A.,Okum Eric J.,Wilson Walter R.,Beerman Lee B.,Bolger Ann F.,Estes N.A. Mark,Gewitz Michael,Newburger Jane W.,Schron Eleanor B.,Taubert Kathryn A., , , ,
Abstract
Despite improvements in cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) design, application of timely infection control practices, and administration of antibiotic prophylaxis at the time of device placement, CIED infections continue to occur and can be life-threatening. This has prompted the study of all aspects of CIED infections. Recognizing the recent advances in our understanding of the epidemiology, risk factors, microbiology, management, and prevention of CIED infections, the American Heart Association commissioned this scientific statement to educate clinicians about CIED infections, provide explicit recommendations for the care of patients with suspected or established CIED infections, and highlight areas of needed research.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Subject
Physiology (medical),Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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