Device-related infection and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease receiving cardiac implantable electronic devices: a propensity score-matched cohort study

Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) was reported to be a risk factor of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection. The application of bundled skin antiseptic preparation before CIED implantation decreased the risk of CIED infection, even in patients undergoing complex proce...

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Main Authors: Po-Jui Wu, Huang-Chung Chen, Yen-Nan Fang, Shaur-Zheng Chong, Yung-Lung Chen, Mien-Cheng Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08773-0