Infections of Cardiac Implantable Devices: A Comprehensive Guide

Cardiac implantable device (CIED) infections are a significant concern, with serious consequences for morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. This book provides a comprehensive overview of CIED infections, discussing prevention, diagnosis, acute treatment, and long-term management. It is written by an international team of leading experts and will appeal to a broad audience, including cardiologists, electrophysiologists, infectious disease specialists, internists, healthcare professionals, health service managers, and researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 229 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Cardiac implantable device (CIED) infections represent a significant concern due to their profound implications in terms of morbidity, mortality, and associated healthcare costs. These infections are intricate and multifaceted, presenting challenges in prevention, diagnosis, acute treatment, and long-term management. Effective management of CIED infections necessitates a well-organized healthcare delivery system, characterized by the establishment of integrated hub-spoke referrals. This has driven the development of innovative CIED technologies, such as leadless pacemakers, subcutaneous defibrillators, antibacterial envelopes, and lead extraction devices.

This comprehensive book delves into every aspect of CIED infections, presenting each clinical and organizational challenge in separate self-contained chapters. It begins by reviewing the epidemiology and pathophysiology of CIED infections, providing a foundational understanding of the condition. Subsequently, it addresses acute and long-term management, offering a comprehensive overview of prevention strategies, considering both current and future perspectives. The book also provides practical suggestions and recommendations drawn from the literature in the field.

Uniquely, this book is the first dedicated to CIED infections, authored by an international team of esteemed experts. Its broad appeal extends to a diverse audience, including cardiologists, electrophysiologists, infectious disease specialists, internists, healthcare professionals, health service managers, and providers, as well as researchers and individuals engaged in industries related to the field. By presenting a comprehensive and authoritative account of CIED infections, this book serves as a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers alike, contributing to improved patient outcomes and enhanced healthcare systems.

Weight: 367g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030462574
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020