Infective endocarditis associated with left atrial appendage occlusion device: a contemporary systematic review.
Alejandro Sanchez-NadalesMuftawu IddrisuRoshan WardakGenesis M ArriolaJose Baez-EscuderoBo XuPublished in: Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing (2024)
The limited data in the current literature regarding LAAO IE underscores the need for prospective clinical trials to establish evidence-based guidelines for infection prophylaxis, diagnosis, and management. Our findings emphasize the importance of vigilance for device-related infections, especially as the use of LAAO devices continues to grow worldwide.