| Autor: |
Pandozi C; Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy., Matteucci A; Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy.; Department of Experimental Medicine, Tor Vergata University, 00133 Rome, Italy., Pignalberi C; Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy., Sgarra L; Cardiology Department, Regional General Hospital 'F. Miulli', 70021 Bari, Italy., Bonanni M; Department of Experimental Medicine, Tor Vergata University, 00133 Rome, Italy.; Fondazione Toscana G. Monasterio, Ospedale del Cuore, 54100 Massa, Italy., Mariani MV; Department of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nephrological, Aenesthesiological and Geriatric Sciences 'Sapienza' University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy., La Fazia VM; Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David's Medical Center, Austin, TX 78705, USA., Nesti L; Cardiopulmonary Lab, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy., Di Fusco SA; Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy., Nardi F; Santo Spirito Hospital, 15033 Casale Monferrato, Italy., Colivicchi F; Clinical and Rehabilitation Cardiology Division, San Filippo Neri Hospital, 00135 Rome, Italy. |
| Abstrakt: |
Cardiac device infections (CDIs) are a serious complication in patients with implanted devices, resulting in increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and increased healthcare costs. The effective management of these infections involves a combination of appropriate antibiotic therapy and preventive strategies aimed at reducing the risk of infection. The role of antibiotic prophylaxis in infection prevention is crucial, including the emerging use of antibiotic-supported tools and other local antibiotic delivery systems, which may reduce the risk of infection at the device implant site. In this contemporary review, we provide an overview of the prophylactic treatment and different antibiotic regimens for the treatment of CDIs, emphasizing early diagnosis, appropriate choice of antibiotics, and individualized treatment. |
