Risk factors for superficial percutaneous lead/canula infections An age above 3 years at VAD implantation appears to increase the risk of SI occurrence (HR 2.67 95% CI 1.09–6.57, p = 0.032) while support with a CF LVAD also suggests a protective trend, though this did not reach statistical significance (HR 0.36 95% CI 0.11–1.19, p = 0.093).
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Infectious complications in children on ventricular assist device: A single-center retrospective cohort study.
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