Persistent Blood Stream Infection in Patients Supported With a Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Is Associated With an Increased Risk of Cerebrovascular Accidents

摘要

Background: Common adverse events in patients supported with Continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVAD) include infections and cerebrovascular accidents (CVA). Some studies have suggested a possible association between blood stream infection (BSI) and CVA.