Predicting Risk of Endovascular Device Infection in Patients With <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Bacteremia (PREDICT-SAB)

Abstract

Among patients presenting with SAB and no signs of pocket infection, the risk of underlying CIED infection can be calculated based on the type of device, number of device-related procedures, and duration of SAB. We propose that patients without any of these high-risk features have a low risk of underlying CIED infection and may be monitored closely without immediate device extraction. Prospective studies are needed to validate this risk prediction model.