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Infectious mass debulking in lead-associated endocarditis with a percutaneous aspiration system

EuropacePublished

  • Observational study
  • single-centre
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Authors' conclusion

A reduction of the infective burden by percutaneous debulking of lead vegetations might improve survival in patients with an active BSI.

Study context

Population
Patients undergoing transvenous lead extraction due to bloodstream infection (BSI), with or without lead-associated vegetations, 2015–22final analysis
Participants
137 patients
Exposure
Percutaneous aspiration vs No aspiration
Outcome
Survival

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

  • Percutaneous aspiration vs No aspiration: P = 0.0082
  • Percutaneous aspiration vs No aspiration: P = 0.25

Observational data: associations, not effects.

Original publication

Infectious mass debulking in lead-associated endocarditis with a percutaneous aspiration system. Europace. Published 4 June 2024. doi:10.1093/europace/euae151
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