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Infect. Dis. Clin. North Am. · Mar 2012
ReviewCardiovascular implantable electronic device associated infections.
- Tejal Gandhi, Thomas Crawford, and James Riddell.
- Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Michigan Medical School, 3119 Taubman Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, SPC 5378, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. tgandhi@med.umich.edu
- Infect. Dis. Clin. North Am. 2012 Mar 1; 26 (1): 57-76.
AbstractInfectious complications of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIED) have risen out of proportion to overall increases in use. Although CIED can provide potentially life-saving benefits, device-associated infections can be a devastating complication. This article examines the epidemiology and microbiology of CIED infection and reviews specific host and procedural risk factors. Recent advances in the diagnosis of CIED infections and the multifaceted approach required for successful management in this complex patient population are also considered.
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