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Intra-arterial Device Infections.

Vera S. Antonios1, Larry M. Baddour

  • 1Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. antonios.vera@mayo.edu

Current Infectious Disease Reports
|July 22, 2004
PubMed
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Infectious complications of cardiovascular prosthetic devices, including stents and grafts, are increasing. Staphylococcal infections pose significant risks, necessitating updated clinical understanding and management strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • The increasing use of prosthetic devices in cardiovascular medicine has led to emerging infectious complications.
  • Infections associated with intra-arterial devices such as stents, stent-grafts, and closure devices are increasingly reported.
  • Prosthetic vascular graft infections, while well-documented, require re-evaluation due to advancements in surgical management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an update on the current understanding of infectious complications associated with intra-arterial cardiovascular prosthetic devices.
  • To highlight the spectrum of devices affected and the common pathogens involved.
  • To emphasize the need for re-examination of management strategies for these infections.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of recent literature on intra-arterial device infections.
  • Analysis of reported cases and epidemiological trends.
  • Synthesis of information on pathogens, clinical presentation, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Staphylococcal species are the predominant cause of intra-arterial device infections.
  • Infections can affect a wide range of devices, including arterial closure devices, carotid patches, coronary stents, and endovascular stent-grafts.
  • High rates of morbidity and mortality are frequently associated with these infections.

Conclusions:

  • Intra-arterial cardiovascular device infections represent a growing clinical challenge.
  • Prompt recognition and effective management are crucial due to high complication rates.
  • Further research and updated clinical guidelines are warranted to address this evolving area of medicine.