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Intra-arterial device infections

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As an increasing number and variety of prosthetic devices are used in cardiovascular medicine, novel infectious complications have been described. Infection of intra-arterial devices, including arterial closure devices, prosthetic carotid patches, coronary artery stents and endovascular stents, and stent-grafts, is now being reported. Prosthetic vascular graft infection is an older, more common, and better-characterized entity, but recent developments in the surgical management of these infections have prompted a re-examination of the syndrome. Staphylococcal species account for most intra-arterial device infections, and often, morbidity and mortality rates are high. An update on intra-arterial device infections is warranted.

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Antonios, V.S., Baddour, L.M. Intra-arterial device infections. Curr Infect Dis Rep 6, 263–269 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-004-0046-x

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