Microbiology of cardiac implantable electronic device infections in Calgary, Canada.
Teagan KingDerek S ChewJenine R LealKristine CannonZuying ZhangElissa Rennert-MayPublished in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2024)
The microbiology of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infections in Calgary, Alberta was described, identifying 50 infections from 2013 to 2019. The majority were Staphylococcus aureus (40.0%). There is significant economic burden, mostly related to inpatient costs, associated with CIED infections. However, there were no significant differences in costs stratified by organism.