The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT): 2024 infection definitions for durable and acute mechanical circulatory support devices
Recommended Citation
Aslam S, Cowger J, Shah P, Stosor V, Copeland H, Reed A, Morales D, Giblin G, Mathew J, Morrissey O, Morejon P, Nicoara A, and Molina E. The International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT): 2024 infection definitions for durable and acute mechanical circulatory support devices. J Heart Lung Transplant 2024.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2024
Publication Title
The Journal of heart and lung transplantation
Abstract
Infections remain a significant concern in patients receiving mechanical circulatory support (MCS), encompassing both durable and acute devices. This consensus manuscript provides updated definitions for infections associated with durable MCS devices and new definitions for infections in acute MCS, integrating a comprehensive review of existing literature and collaborative discussions among multidisciplinary specialists. By establishing consensus definitions, we seek to enhance clinical care, facilitate consistent reporting in research studies, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients receiving MCS.
PubMed ID
38691077
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
