Left Ventricular Assist Device Versus Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infections: Distinct Entities, Distinct Suppression Strategies

A distinction between infections of left ventricular assist devices and cardiac implantable electronic devices is warranted as they differ markedly in incidence, microbiologic profiles, clinical presentations, and extraction feasibility. These differences necessitate tailored suppressive antibiotic therapy (SAT) strategies. This commentary highlights the need for device-specific SAT approaches.