title: Cardiovascular implantable electronic device associated infections.
abstract: Infectious complications of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIED) have risen out of proportion to overall increases in use. Although CIED can provide potentially life-saving benefits, device-associated infections can be a devastating complication. This article examines the epidemiology and microbiology of CIED infection and reviews specific host and procedural risk factors. Recent advances in the diagnosis of CIED infections and the multifaceted approach required for successful management in this complex patient population are also considered.
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Michigan Medical School, 3119 Taubman Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, SPC 5378, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. tgandhi@med.umich.edu
authors.forename: Tejal
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gandhi
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Crawford
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Riddell
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000382:microbiology; D020878:Device Removal; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000382:microbiology; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents