Abstract 266: Preoperative Vancomycin and the Risk of Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device Infection: A Cohort Study in a Veteran Population [Session Title: Poster Session PM]

Conclusions: Our study revealed that among patients who received vancomycin as preoperative for CIED placement or revision, there was a three-fold increase in the risk of subsequent CIEDI.

http://circoutcomes.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/short/11/Suppl_1/A266?rss=1

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alzahrani, T., Baddour, L. M., Karasik, P. E. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session PM Source Type: research