Intracranial mycotic aneurysm associated with left ventricular assist device infection.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.10.094 and PMC identifier 4575590.
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Abstract
Infection is a frequent complication of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) use in patients with severe heart failure. The development of bacteremia with "LVAD endocarditis" is a serious infection that has rarely been associated with mycotic aneurysm formation. We describe the first case of an LVAD-associated intracranial mycotic aneurysm. We suggest that this is an underappreciated condition that merits more aggressive evaluation and treatment in patients with chronic LVAD-associated infections.
Medical subject headings
- Aneurysm, Infected
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Intracranial Aneurysm
- Prosthesis-Related Infections