2015年11月6日 · LVAD driveline infections (DLIs) are the most common type of LVAD-associated infection (LVADI). In the past several years we have expanded our understanding of DLI epidemiology, standardized the definition of LVADIs, improved infection rates through changes in implantation techniques, and investigated potential new modalities for DLI diagnosis.

You can still move freely and do many routine activities if you have an LVAD. But you’ll need to take some precautions to protect the driveline that exits your body and connects your LVAD to your controller.

2023年2月3日 · A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a mechanical pump that providers implant in people who have heart failure. The device helps the lower left chamber (left ventricle) of your heart pump blood out of the ventricle to your aorta and the rest of your body.

2014年9月8日 · Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are increasingly utilized in the management of advanced heart failure. A transcutaneous driveline is necessary to power the LVAD, and although this technology has improved over the years in terms of smaller ...

Driveline infections continue to be a significant complication following left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation. Driveline exit-site care is crucial for the prevention of infections; however, there are no uniform guidelines.

After implantation of a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), driveline infection remains one of the most common complications. Early recognition and treatment of these infections is of great importance in the prevention of substantial morbidity and mortality.

2025年3月20日 · Explore how LVAD driveline design influences tissue responses, microbial interactions, and immune dynamics, shaping long-term device integration and outcomes. Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are life-saving mechanical pumps for patients with advanced heart failure, but their external driveline presents ongoing challenges.

2022年12月1日 · Driveline infection (DLI) is common after left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Limited data exist on DLI prevention and management. We investigated the impact of standardized driveline care initiatives, specific pathogens, and chronic antibiotic suppression (CAS) on DLI outcomes. 591 LVAD patients …

This article reviews some important aspects of driveline infection in patients under left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support, including epidemiology, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, both medical and surgical.

2019年3月1日 · Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) improve quality of life in end-stage heart failure but can cause serious complications such as infections with driveline infection causing significant morbidity and mortality.