Non-patient factors associated with infections in LVAD recipients: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infections are the most common complication in recipients of durable left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) and are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and expenditures. The existing literature examining factors associated with infection in LVAD recipients is limited and principally comprises single-center studies. This scoping review synthesizes all available evidence related to identifying modifiable, non-patient factors associated with infections among LVAD recipients.

Methods

Published studies were identified through searching 5 bibliographic databases: PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Web of Science Core Collection. Inclusion criteria required examination of factors associated with infections among recipients of contemporary, implantable, conti

SUBMITTER: Shore S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9094089 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature