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Type of Infection Occurring Within 3 Months Following LVAD Implantation
| Infection Group (n = 23) | |
|---|---|
| LVAD-specific infections | |
| Percutaneous driveline infection | 16 (69.6%) |
| LVAD-related infections | |
| Pathogens detected in blood culture | 8 (34.8%) |
| Non-LVAD infections | |
| Pulmonary infection | 8 (34.8%) |
| Urinary infection | 9 (39.1%) |
| Clostridium difficile infection | 2 (8.7%) |
| Pathogens detected in blood culture | 4 (17.4%) |
| Other | 5 (21.7%) |
Abbreviation: LVAD, left ventricular assist device.
