Cardiovascular implantable electronic device infection: A stepwise approach to diagnosis and management

Ala S. Dababneh; Muhammad R. Sohail

doi:10.3949/ccjm.78a.10169

Cardiovascular implantable electronic device infection: A stepwise approach to diagnosis and management

Ala S. Dababneh, MD
Ala S. Dababneh
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN
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and Muhammad R. Sohail, MD
Muhammad R. Sohail
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN
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Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
August 2011,
78
(8)
529-537;
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.78a.10169

ABSTRACT

Infection related to cardiovascular implantable electronic devices is a serious complication, necessitating removal of the device and prolonged parenteral antibiotic therapy. Accurate diagnosis and optimal management of these infections are challenging. This review highlights the critical management decisions.

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Cardiovascular implantable electronic device infection: A stepwise approach to diagnosis and management

Ala S. Dababneh

Ala S. Dababneh

and Muhammad R. Sohail

Muhammad R. Sohail

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

Aug 2011,

78

(8)

529-537;

DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.78a.10169

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Cardiovascular implantable electronic device infection: A stepwise approach to diagnosis and management

Ala S. Dababneh

Ala S. Dababneh

and Muhammad R. Sohail

Muhammad R. Sohail

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

Aug 2011,

78

(8)

529-537;

DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.78a.10169

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