Device-Removal, Reinfection, and Mortality After Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in Patients With Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In case of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB), complete cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) removal is advised by the European Heart Rhythm Association.

Objectives

The objective of the study was to estimate clinical outcomes after SAB in the Danish CIED carriers.

Methods

We conducted a nationwide register-based cohort study including all patients with SAB after CIED implantation between 2000 and 2020. Cumulative incidence of device removal, SAB reinfection, and all-cause mortality were estimated and compared to sex and age-matched non-CIED controls with SAB. Landmark analysis at the time of hospital discharge estimating mortality and reinfection according to CIED removal status in surviving patients was conducted.

Results

In total, 1,816

SUBMITTER: Bengtsen KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12856339 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature