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Association between continuous-flow left ventricular assist device infections requiring long-term antibiotic use and post-heart transplant morbidity and mortality.

Maria LambadarisJulie K K Vishram-NielsenJennifer M AmadioShahid HusainVivek RaoFilio BilliaAna Carolina Alba
Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2021)
LVAD patients with infections did not have a significantly higher risk of infection, rejection, or mortality at any time point after transplant.
Keyphrases
  • left ventricular assist device
  • heart failure
  • cardiovascular events
  • atrial fibrillation
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • coronary artery disease