title: [Cardiac device-related infective endocarditis as a late complication following permanent pacemaker implantation].
abstract: The incidence of late complications following pacemaker implantation is low, mainly caused by erosion and infection. We report a case of febrile 62 year-old male, with a history of dual chamber permanent pacemaker implantation 3 years before admission to hospital. The microbiological results revealed Stapylococcus aureus, without local signs of infection and with normal echocardiographic examination. Cardiac device-related infective endocarditis was diagnosed, the patient was treated by prolonged (6 weeks) combinated intravenous antibiotic therapy and device removal. A new device implantation was performed weeks later.
authors: I Kliniczny Oddział Kardiologii, Świętokrzyskie Centrum Kardiologii, Wojewódzki Szpital Zespolony, Kielce. bw.kaplon@poczta.onet.pl
authors: Beata
authors: B
authors: Wożakowska-Kapłon
authors: Kamilla
authors: K
authors: Wesołowska
authors: Andrzej
authors: A
authors: Kutarski
mesh_terms: D020878:Device Removal; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology*