Cardiovascular implantable electronic device infection with rapidly growing mycobacteria

Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices, which are frequently utilized for many cardiovascular diseases, can become infected, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. This case highlights an unusual presentation of pacemaker generator pocket infection with .

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Published in:Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center 2019-07, Vol.32 (3), p.390-391
Main Authors: Jain, Hanish, Gada, Kunal, Yadava, Sanjay K, Paolino, Kristopher, Eranki, Ambika
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Blood
Case Reports
Endocarditis
Infections
Mortality
Prostheses
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Summary:Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices, which are frequently utilized for many cardiovascular diseases, can become infected, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. This case highlights an unusual presentation of pacemaker generator pocket infection with .
ISSN:0899-8280
1525-3252
DOI:10.1080/08998280.2019.1611177