Life-saving cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are being placed in a growing
number of patients with cardiovascular disease, though related complications can have …

Cardiac implantable electronic device-related infective endocarditis (CIED-IE) encompasses
a range of clinical syndromes, including valvular, device lead, and bloodstream infections …

Abstract Background and Aims Bloodstream infection (BSI) of any cause may lead to device
infection in cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) patients. Aiming for a better …

Background Cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) infection carries
significant morbidity and mortality with bacteremia being a possible marker of device …

Cardiac device infections (CDIs) are a serious complication in patients with implanted
devices, resulting in increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and increased healthcare …

Sternal wound complications following cardiac surgery, including sternal dehiscence,
mediastinitis, and osteomyelitis, pose significant challenges in terms of management and …

Background Infections of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIED) are mainly
due to Gram-positive bacteria (GPB). Data about Gram-negative bacteria CIED (GNB-CIED) …

Abstract Purpose of Review Bloodstream infection (BSI) in patients with cardiac implantable
electronic devices (CIEDs) is common and can prompt challenges in defining optimal …

Background Serratia marcescens (S. marcescens) is an Enterobacterales species present
throughout the environment and causes a range of infections. Historically, S. marcescens …

Vascular graft infection (VGI) is one of the most serious complications following arterial
reconstructive surgery. VGI has received increasing attention over the past decade, but …