Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices Infection Assessment, Diagnosis and Management: A Review of the Literature

Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices Infection Assessment, Diagnosis and Management: A Review of the Literature

The use of increasingly complex cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) has increased exponentially in recent years. One of the most serious complications in terms of mortality, morbidity and financial burden is represented by infections involving these devices. They may affect only the gener...

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Main Authors: Filippo Toriello, Massimo Saviano, Andrea Faggiano, Domitilla Gentile, Giovanni Provenzale, Alberto Vincenzo Pollina, Elisa Gherbesi, Lucia Barbieri, Stefano Carugo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
cardiac implantable electronic device infection
pocket infection
antimicrobial therapy
risk factors
preventive strategies
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/19/5898

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