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LVAD/Driveline Infections -- Rachel Irby, MD

Dr. Rachel Irby, Senior Infectious Diseases Physician and founder of the Infectious Disease Team(TM) practice in Largo, Florida, reviews infections of cardiovascular devices. To begin, Dr. Irby defines the functions and patient types suitable for a Left Ventricular Assist Device, and how an LVAD integrates with a heart failure management program. Dr. Irby then reviews the types of infections that occur with an LVAD, along with the symptoms and signs of an infection. The work-up of LVAD/Driveline infections is then discussed, followed by the management steps for mild, moderate, and pump-related infections. Infections according to specific pathogens are then covered. Next, the speaker mentions how to prevent LVAD/Driveline infections. Lastly, Dr. Irby discusses the management steps utilized in heart failure management to get a patient to eventual heart transplantation. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel:    / idpodcasts   Visit us on our webpage: https://www.idpodcasts.net​​ Follow us on Facebook:   / usfid​​   Tweet to us: https://x.com/idpodcasts Post to Threads: https://www.threads.net/@IDPodcasts Catch us on Instagram:   / idpodcasts   Check out our Audio Podcast series: Contagion: An Infectious Diseases Podcast (Season 1 streaming now!) Trailer: https://tinyurl.com/ContagionID https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/20qaq9a...