Recent epidemiological data show a worrying trend towards higher incidence and potential under-detection of CIED infection. 43 , 44 Certain patient-specific and procedure- or device-related risk factors predispose to CIED infection. 11 , 45 , 46 Various measures have been explored to reduce CIED infection, 24 , 47 , 48 but none has been consistent
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Use of a taurolidine containing antimicrobial wash to reduce cardiac implantable electronic device infection.
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6.0%, difference 2.2%, 95% CI: −0.26 to 4.79%, P = 0.0803), but the difference did not reach statistical significance.