Clinical utility of sonication for diagnosing infection and colonization of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00430-021-00717-2
Abstract: Our study aimed to evaluate the sensitivity of the sonication tool for the microbiological diagnosis of cardiovascular implantable electronic device infections (CIEDIs). The extracted cardiac implants of 52 patients were assessed: 19 with CIEDI and… read more here.
Keywords: infection; sonication; implantable electronic; colonization ... See more keywords
Nontransvenous Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Technology-A Review for the Anesthesiologist.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2021.02.018
Abstract: There has been a recent shift in bradycardia pacing and defibrillation therapy to leadless pacemakers and extrathoracic cardioverter-defibrillator technology due to complications associated with transvenous devices. These innovations have implications for anesthesia care, as these… read more here.
Keywords: nontransvenous cardiovascular; implantable electronic; cardiovascular implantable; technology ... See more keywords
Incidental findings at FDG PET/CT in carriers of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices
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DOI: 10.1093/europace/euad122.486
Abstract: Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background FDG-PET/CT clinical use for cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) infection is of relevant importance, since it provides information about presence and extension of the infection. However,… read more here.
Keywords: implantable electronic; infection; cardiovascular implantable; cied infection ... See more keywords
A Turtle Disaster: Salmonella enteritidis Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Infection
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac668
Abstract: Abstract Cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) infections have high mortality and morbidity. CIED infections secondary to gram-negative pathogens are rare, and there are few data regarding their treatment. We report a case of a 60-year-old… read more here.
Keywords: cardiovascular implantable; implantable electronic; salmonella enteritidis; electronic device ... See more keywords
Role of 18F-FDG PET/CT in infection of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices: review of the literature and initial experience
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DOI: 10.1097/mnm.0000000000000995
Abstract: Infections involving cardiovascular implantable electronic devices are becoming increasingly common, and increasingly complex to manage. Advances in technology have made implantable electronic devices smaller, and easier to implant, and patients are now also more likely… read more here.
Keywords: initial experience; implantable electronic; electronic devices; cardiovascular implantable ... See more keywords
Burden and consequences of retained cardiovascular implantable electronic device lead fragments after heart transplantation
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DOI: 10.1111/ajt.14755
Abstract: We performed a retrospective review of 402 consecutive patients who underwent heart transplantation at our institution between January 2009 and March 2017. A retained cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) fragment was identified after transplantation in… read more here.
Keywords: retained cardiovascular; implantable electronic; cardiovascular implantable; transplantation ... See more keywords