Pacemaker lead infection caused by Aspergillus fumigatus.
We report a case of pacemaker lead infection caused by Aspergillus fumigatus that was successfully treated by surgery and with voriconazole. This infection is rare and dangerous. When it is suspected, transesophageal echocardiography should be performed to look for lead-attached vegetations and the entire pacing system should be removed.
Marchena Yglesias
Pablo Javier
PJ
Hospital Virgen De La Luz, Internal Medicine Department, Cuenca, Spain.
Rodríguez
José Antonio Nieto
JA
García
Gregorio Arranz
GA
Sanchís
David Vaño
DV
Muños
Natividad Sánchez-Manjavacas
NS
Nuñez
José Francisco Dimas
JF