Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2984110 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Infection remains a relatively frequent adverse event and is associated with decreased survival. Interventions to prevent infection that focus on the preoperative and immediate postoperative periods are the ones most likely to achieve success by diminishing the incidence of infection during the initial 3 months after implantation. Rotary (continuous-flow) pumps are expected to have lower infection rates, but this remains to be seen.
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Authors
William L. MD, James K. MD, David C. PhD, Robert L. MD, Patricia PhD, Margarita T. MD, Deborah D. MD,