Left Ventricular Assist Device–Related Infection: Treatment and Outcome

2005201 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

David Simón · Rush University

Staci A. Fischer · Brown University

Angela P. Grossman · Rush University Medical Center

Carol Downer · Rush University Medical Center

Bala Hota · John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Alain Heroux · Rush University Medical Center

Gordon M. Trenholme

Abstract

Our observations suggest that LVAD-related infection is common and may require antimicrobial therapy before, during, and after transplantation, but that it does not prevent successful transplantation. However, patients with LVAD-related infection appear to be at increased risk for invasive VREF infection, which may contribute to early mortality after transplantation.

Topics & Keywords

Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases

Volume 40, Issue 8, pp. 1108-1115

DOI: 10.1086/428728

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 8.44

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