Pacemaker endocarditis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa treated successfully.
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in English
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| ID: sea-93771
ABSTRACT
Infective endocarditis (IE) is a rare but serious complication of permanent cardiac pacemaker placement. Endocarditis in the presence of prosthetic valves and pacemakers is usually due to staphylococci. We present a case of pacemaker endocarditis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa that was successfully treated with a combination of antimicrobial therapy and percutaneous removal of the colonized lead.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Pacemaker, Artificial
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Pseudomonas Infections
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Humans
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Male
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Endocarditis, Bacterial
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Middle Aged
Language:
English
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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