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Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Infections.

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Arnold, CJ; Chu, VH
Published in: Infect Dis Clin North Am
December 2018

Infections associated with cardiac implantable electronic devices are increasing and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This article reviews the epidemiology, microbiology, and risk factors for acquisition of these infections. The complex diagnostic and management strategies associated with these serious infections are reviewed with an emphasis on recent updates and advances, as well as existing controversies. Additionally, the latest in preventative strategies are reviewed.

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Infect Dis Clin North Am

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EISSN

1557-9824

Publication Date

December 2018

Volume

32

Issue

4

Start / End Page

811 / 825

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Risk Factors
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Microbiology
  • Humans
  • Heart Diseases
  • 4202 Epidemiology
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1117 Public Health and Health Services
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences
 

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Arnold, C. J., & Chu, V. H. (2018). Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Infections. Infect Dis Clin North Am, 32(4), 811–825. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idc.2018.06.004
Arnold, Christopher J., and Vivian H. Chu. “Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Infections.Infect Dis Clin North Am 32, no. 4 (December 2018): 811–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idc.2018.06.004.
Arnold CJ, Chu VH. Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Infections. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2018 Dec;32(4):811–25.
Arnold, Christopher J., and Vivian H. Chu. “Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Infections.Infect Dis Clin North Am, vol. 32, no. 4, Dec. 2018, pp. 811–25. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.idc.2018.06.004.
Arnold CJ, Chu VH. Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Infections. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2018 Dec;32(4):811–825.
Journal cover image

Published In

Infect Dis Clin North Am

DOI

EISSN

1557-9824

Publication Date

December 2018

Volume

32

Issue

4

Start / End Page

811 / 825

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Risk Factors
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections
  • Prostheses and Implants
  • Microbiology
  • Humans
  • Heart Diseases
  • 4202 Epidemiology
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1117 Public Health and Health Services
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences