Device-related infective endocarditis in cardiac resynchronization therapy recipients - Single center registry with over 2500 person-years follow up

The prevalence of CDRIE in CRT recipients is almost 5% within 3.5 years post implantation. Up-grade from ICD and high baseline NYHA class flag up patients at high-risk of CDRIE. CRT-related infective complications are associated with very poor prognosis.