Ventricular Assist Device Infections

Abdulrhman S. Elnaggar; Lin Chen; Michael Z. Tong

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-65839-6_45

Ventricular Assist Device Infections

Abdulrhman S. Elnaggar
, Lin Chen
, Michael Z. Tong

Department of Surgery

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Abstract

Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) for mechanical circulatory support (MCS) has proven to be a suitable alternative to heart transplantation for patients as a bridge to transplantation (BTT) or destination therapy (DT) in patients who are not candidates for transplantation. Specific and nonspecific infections related to these devices have serious implications on the function of the device, mortality rates of the patients, and future prognosis following further treatment. Numerous risk factors, such as age, obesity, nutrition profile, and comorbidities, play a role in predicting these infections.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Infective Endocarditis
Subtitle of host publication	A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to a Complex Disease
Publisher	Springer Science+Business Media
Pages	665-676
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031658396
ISBN (Print)	9783031658389
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65839-6_45
State	Published - Jan 1 2025

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