RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Cardiovascular implantable electronic device infection: A stepwise approach to diagnosis and management
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 529
OP 537
DO 10.3949/ccjm.78a.10169
VO 78
IS 8
A1 Ala S. Dababneh
A1 Muhammad R. Sohail
YR 2011
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/78/8/529.abstract
AB 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.