| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8652863 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Our study demonstrates that the colonization with MDRB is a highly prevalent risk factor for infection-associated death in the vulnerable LVAD population. Routine screening for MDRB before and after LVAD implantation should be considered to identify high-risk individuals and facilitate effective prevention of infectious complications.
Keywords
INTERMACSLVADNYHACrtPAPVRECCmImplantable cardioverter defibrillatorMRSAVancomycin-resistant enterococcusNew York Heart AssociationMultidrug-resistant bacteriaintensive care unitICUChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCOPDCardiac resynchronization therapyleft ventricular assist deviceICDPVRPulmonary artery pressureCardiac contractility modulationPulmonary vascular resistance
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Authors
Maria MD, Julia MD, Rolf Alexander MD, Nikolaus MD, Markus MD, PhD, Tienush MD, PhD, Peter MD,