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Pacemakers, Defibrillators Sources of Deadly Infections: Study

As implanted heart devices increase, so do serious complications, research says

If a patient does develop an infection, "there is clearly a survival advantage with removal of the whole system," Suri added. "Antibiotics themselves won't sterilize the infection."

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Learn more about bacterial endocarditis at the American Heart Association.

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