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  • Title: [Cardiac device-related infective endocarditis as a late complication following permanent pacemaker implantation].
    Author: Wożakowska-Kapłon B, Wesołowska K, Kutarski A.
    Journal: Kardiol Pol; 2011; 69(3):265-9; discussion 274. PubMed ID: 21432799.
    Abstract:
    The incidence of late complications following pacemaker implantation is low, mainly caused by erosion and infection. We report a case of febrile 62 year-old male, with a history of dual chamber permanent pacemaker implantation 3 years before admission to hospital. The microbiological results revealed Stapylococcus aureus, without local signs of infection and with normal echocardiographic examination. Cardiac device-related infective endocarditis was diagnosed, the patient was treated by prolonged (6 weeks) combinated intravenous antibiotic therapy and device removal. A new device implantation was performed weeks later.
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