Preventing driveline infection during left ventricular assist device support by the HeartMate 3: A survey-based study.

Omar SaeedNoah MossBryan BarrusHimabindu VidulaSamit ShahScott FeitellKristi S MasserArman KilicDanyaal MoinPavan AtluriEdo Barati

Published in: Artificial organs (2022)

Variation exists in reported prevalence and practices of preventing and managing driveline infections across centers during HM3 support. Further studies are warranted to develop and assess the effectiveness of standardized preventive strategies.

Keyphrases

left ventricular assist device
randomized controlled trial
primary care
healthcare
systematic review
risk factors
case control