Ventricular Assist Device Infections

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Nov 2018 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Cardiology Clinics, volume 36, pages 507-517 (issn: 0733-8651,

Copyright policy )

Authors: Saima, Aslam;

doi: 10.1016/j.ccl.2018.06.005

pmid: 30297068

Ventricular Assist Device Infections

- Summary
- Subjects
- Metrics

Abstract

This article reviews the diagnostic criteria for ventricular assist device (VAD) infection, pathogenesis, and microbiology as well as the diagnostic pathway when patients present with signs and symptoms concerning for VAD infection. Recommendations regarding infection prevention and management are reviewed as well.

Related Organizations

University of California, San Diego
United States

Keywords

Heart Failure, Survival Rate, Prosthesis-Related Infections, Humans, Heart-Assist Devices, Morbidity, Global Health, Anti-Bacterial Agents

Impact byBIP!

	selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	14
	popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.	Top 10%
	influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	Average
	impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.	Top 10%