Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Infection
OVERVIEW: What every practitioner needs to know Are you sure your patient has CIED infection? What should you expect to find? Infection is a serious complication of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIED) and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. CIED infection can present as generator pocket infection or systemic infection (bacteremia or endocarditis). While…
