Staphylococcus bacteremia without evidence of a cardiac implantable electronic device infection
Staphylococcus bacteremia (SB) in the presence of a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) is frequently associated with CIED infection. In patients without clear CIED infection but SB, the role for empiric CIED removal is unclear.
Source: Heart Rhythm - Category: Cardiology Authors: Ikutaro Nakajima, Ryohsuke Narui, Kenichi Tokutake, Caleb A. Norton, William G. Stevenson, Travis D. Richardson, Christopher R. Ellis, George H. Crossley, Jay A. Montgomery Source Type: research
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