Single-Center Experience With Protocolized Treatment of Left Ventricular Assist Device Infections

Single-Center Experience With Protocolized Treatment of Left Ventricular Assist Device Infections

PurposeBecause of the current lack of evidence-based antimicrobial treatment guidelines, Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) infections are often treated according to local insights. Here, we propose a flowchart for protocolized treatment, in order to improve outcome.MethodsThe flowchart was compo...

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Main Authors: Nelianne J. Verkaik, Yunus C. Yalcin, Hannelore I. Bax, Alina A. Constantinescu, Jasper J. Brugts, Olivier C. Manintveld, Ozcan Birim, Peter D. Croughs, Ad J. J. C. Bogers, Kadir Caliskan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
antimicrobial treatment
Staphylococcus aureus
protocolized treatment
LVAD infections
heart-assist devices
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.835765/full

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