Driveline infection in left ventricular assist device patients: effect of standardized protocols, pathogen type, and treatment strategy

HS Lumish, B Cagliostro, L Braghieri, B Bohn… - ASAIO …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Driveline infection (DLI) is common after left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Limited data
exist on DLI prevention and management. We investigated the impact of standardized …

The role of chronic suppressive antibiotics therapy in superficial drive line infection relapse of left ventricular assist devices: A retrospective cohort from a tertiary care …

Y Hamad, MO Blanco‐Guzman… - Transplant Infectious …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction Drive line infections (DLIs) are common complications of left ventricular
assist devices (LVADs). Data on use of suppression antibiotic therapy are limited. Methods …

Driveline infections in left ventricular assist devices: implications for destination therapy

V Sharma, SV Deo, JM Stulak, LA Durham III… - The Annals of thoracic …, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Infection is one of the major limitations to successful long-term support after
ventricular assist device implantation. There are limited data specifically examining the …

Left ventricular assist device driveline infections in three contemporary devices

T Schlöglhofer, P Michalovics, J Riebandt… - Artificial …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Driveline infections (DLI) are common adverse events in left ventricular assist devices
(LVADs), leading to severe complications and readmissions. The study aims to characterize …

Driveline infections in left ventricular assist devices—Incidence, epidemiology, and staging proposal

E Dettbarn, M Prenga, J Stein, M Müller… - Artificial …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Driveline infections (DLI) are a serious complication in patients with left
ventricular assist devices (LVAD). Apart from the differentiation between superficial and …

Efficacy and safety of chronic antimicrobial suppression therapy for left ventricular assist device driveline infections: A single‐center descriptive experience

C Radcliffe, N Doilicho, YS Niu… - Transplant Infectious …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background Driveline infection (DLI) is the most common left ventricular assist device
(LVAD) infectious complication. Short‐term antimicrobial therapy and local debridement are …

[HTML][HTML] Left ventricular assist device driveline infections: recent advances and future goals

AM Leuck - Journal of thoracic disease, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have revolutionized the treatment of advanced heart
failure, but infection remains a substantial risk. LVAD driveline infections (DLIs) are the most …

Substantial reduction in driveline infection rates with the modification of driveline dressing protocol

MM Lander, N Kunz, E Dunn, AD Althouse… - Journal of Cardiac …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Driveline infection (DLI) is a cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with
continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs). We hypothesized that an …

Ventricular assist device driveline infections: a systematic review

K Krzelj, M Petricevic, H Gasparovic… - The Thoracic and …, 2022 - thieme-connect.com
Infection is the most common complication in patients undergoing ventricular assist device
(VAD) implantation. Driveline exit site (DLES) infection is the most frequent VAD infection …

Continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices and usefulness of a standardized strategy to reduce drive-line infections

B Cagliostro, AP Levin, J Fried, S Stewart… - The Journal of Heart and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Drive-line infection (DLI) is a common complication of left ventricular assist
device (LVAD) support, leading to significant morbidity that jeopardizes the benefits of these …