Cardiac implantable electronic device infection in the cardiac referral center in Thailand: incidence, microbiology, risk factors, and outcomes.
Theerawat KorkerdsupTachapong NgarmukosSomnuek SungkanuparphAngsana PhuphuakratPublished in: Journal of arrhythmia (2018)
In Thailand, while CIED implantation is rising, incidence of CIED infection is stable. Microbiology of CIED infection in Thailand is similar to western countries, albeit a higher proportion of negative culture. Previous CIED infection and generator revision procedure are associated with CIED infection.