This review outlines critical management decisions for cardiovascular implantable electronic device infections, emphasizing device removal and prolonged parenteral antibiotic therapy.
Supports device removal and prolonged antibiotics for CIED infections; leaves open optimal regimens pending prospective trials.
Infection related to cardiovascular implantable electronic devices is a serious complication, necessitating removal of the device and prolonged parenteral antibiotic therapy. Accurate diagnosis and optimal management of these infections are challenging. This review highlights the critical management decisions.
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