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What Is The Treatment For Infection In Lead Of Pace Maker?
I have been told I have a suspected infection in the lead of my dual pace maker, I have been given Clindamycin 150mg to be taken 4 times a day for three months. I have been on these one month and have been getting indigestion usually after my 4th dose of the day. Also have been told this treatment may not work. Could I have your opinion please ?
Thu, 4 Jun 2015
hi i have gone through ur question i am afraid lead infection is very difficult to treat according to AHA guidelines u have to remove lead and generator and send lead for culture and sensitivity best treatment regarding infection is aginst staph aureus which is vancomycin 1g iv per day and reimplant pacemaer after 3 days of culture negative hope answer ur question thanks
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