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18F-FDG Uptake at Infected LVAD Components
| Component | SUVmax | SUVpeak | SUVmean |
| Driveline entry point (component 1) | 7.30 ± 4.44 | 4.52 ± 2.71 | 2.57 ± 1.79 |
| Subcutaneous driveline path (component 2) | 6.50 ± 4.42 | 4.24 ± 2.96 | 2.60 ± 1.79 |
| Pump pocket (component 3) | 6.29 ± 3.02 | 4.19 ± 1.81 | 2.39 ± 1.11 |
| Outflow tract (component 4) | 4.72 ± 2.63 | 3.45 ± 1.71 | 2.44 ± 1.25 |
