title: Cardiovascular implantable electronic device infection: a stepwise approach to diagnosis and management.
abstract: Infection related to cardiovascular implantable electronic devices is a serious complication, necessitating removal of the device and prolonged parenteral antibiotic therapy. Accurate diagnosis and optimal management of these infections are challenging. This review highlights the critical management decisions.
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: Ala S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Dababneh
authors.forename: Muhammad R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Sohail
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents