OBJECTIVES Device-related infections remain a considerable problem of left-ventricular support. We compared the device-related-infections between the HeartMate left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and the Jarvik 2000 permanent LVAD, a device with a novel retroauricular power-supply. METHODS Between December 2000 and September 2002 we implanted the HeartMate-vented, electrical-system in 11 pa...

Cardiovascular implantable electronic device system infection is a serious complication of cardiac device implantation and carries with it a risk of significant morbidity and mortality. In the last 15 years, expansions of indications for cardiac devices have resulted in much higher volumes of much sicker patients being implanted, carrying significant risk of infection. Coagulase (-) Staphylococ...

BackgroundCardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) infection is associated with significant patient morbidity and mortality. The PADIT prediction score was recently described. can range from 0 to 15 includes prior procedures [P], age [A], depressed renal function [D], immunocompromise [I], procedure type [T]. classifies patients into low (0-4), intermediate (5-6), high (≥7) risk grou...

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Introduction: Healthcare- Associated Infections (HAI) are known to be one of the most important health issues in developed and developing countries. The most common infections include central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia and surgical site infection. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of ...