Device removal vs full medical treatment for infected heart devices
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial compares removing a heart device (like a pacemaker) versus using antibiotics and other medical care to treat an infection. It may help doctors decide the best way to handle infections related to these devices.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a possible infection in your heart device (pacemaker or defibrillator).
- You have a bloodstream infection caused by certain bacteria or fungi (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus or Candida).
- Or you have an infection on a heart valve on the left side of your heart.
- You are available for follow-up visits and willing to sign a consent form.
- You are not too frail (score less than 7 on a clinical frailty scale).
- Your surgical risk is not too high (EUROSCORE II ≤33%) and your lung function is adequate (FEV1 ≥1 liter or ≥30% of expected).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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