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Cardiovascular implantable electronic device infection with rapidly growing mycobacteria.

Hanish JainKunal Dhiren GadaSanjay K YadavaKristopher PaolinoAmbika Eranki
Published in: Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) (2019)
Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices, which are frequently utilized for many cardiovascular diseases, can become infected, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. This case highlights an unusual presentation of pacemaker generator pocket infection with Mycobacterium fortuitum.
Keyphrases
  • cardiovascular disease
  • mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • vena cava
  • coronary artery disease
  • pulmonary embolism