1587. Analysis of Breakthrough Blood Stream Infections in Left Ventricular Assist Device Recipients Managed With Chronic Antimicrobial Suppressive Therapy
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1415
Abstract: Abstract Background Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD)-associated infections are associated with fivefold higher 1-year mortality. Published literature is insufficient to inform clinicians regarding optimal management of bloodstream infection (BSI) in patients LVAD recipients. In particular,… read more here.
Keywords: suppressive therapy; ventricular assist; managed chronic; bsi ... See more keywords