Left ventricular assist device exchange for persistent infection: a case series and review of the literature

Autor:	David A. D'Alessandro, D.T. Levy, Jacques Simkins, Yi Guo, Grace Y. Minamoto, Victoria A. Muggia, Yoram A. Puius, Daniel J. Goldstein
Rok vydání:	2014
Předmět:	Adult Male Transplantation medicine.medical_specialty Heart Diseases business.industry medicine.medical_treatment Bacterial Infections equipment and supplies Ventricular Function Left Treatment Outcome Infectious Diseases Device related infection Ventricular assist device medicine Humans Female Heart-Assist Devices Intensive care medicine business Aged
Zdroj:	Transplant Infectious Disease. 16:453-460
ISSN:	1398-2273
Popis:	Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) exchange for control of infection may be an option for the treatment of persistent and severe infections of the LVAD. Data are limited regarding the indications for device exchange, methods for exchanging infected devices, post-exchange antimicrobial management, and outcomes of such patients. We report a series of cases in which an exchange was performed for persistent LVAD infection, review the literature on LVAD exchange and surgical techniques for these infectious complications, and suggest management strategies from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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