Infection following CF-LVAD exchange for non-infectious indications: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Amrita SukhavasiCameron M BlazoskiElizabeth J MaynesChelsey T WoodMatthew P WeberThomas J O'MalleyIndranee RajapreeyalH Todd MasseyVakhtang Tchantchaleishvili

Published in: The International journal of artificial organs (2022)

Infection following CF-LVAD exchange can occur at rates higher than those observed with primary implantation; therefore, effective strategies need to implemented early and consistently to help lower infections rates and help improve outcomes following exchange.

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cystic fibrosis