The burden of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) infections on costs, lengths of stay, antimicrobial consumption and resistance: a prospective case control approach

The burden of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) infections on costs, lengths of stay, antimicrobial consumption and resistance: a prospective case control approach

Abstract Background Congestive heart failure has reached pandemic levels, and left-ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are increasingly used to treat refractory heart failure. Infection is a leading complication of LVADs. Despite numerous reports (most being retrospective), several knowledge gaps pert...

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Main Authors: Matthew Ficinski, Jennifer West, Shannon Glassman, Katrina Wojciechowski, Jennifer Gutowski, Maryrose Laguio-Vila, Scott Feitell, Emil Lesho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
LVAD
Cost
Length of stay
Antibiotic stewardship
Burden
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-024-01503-4
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