The Role of Computed Tomography in Predicting Left Ventricular Assist Device Infectious Complications

Conclusion: Our study demonstrates the predictive value of infection/infiltrative changes around the driveline, which increases the risk for abscess formation in the LVAD pump pocket and/or in the mediastinum.

Source: Journal of Clinical Imaging Science - October 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Carrie K Gomez Scott R Schiffman Susan K Hobbs Source Type: research