Document Overview

Document Title

Infections of Selected Nonvalvular Cardiovascular Devices

Authoring Society

American Heart Association

Document Publication Date

Apr 16, 2026

Page Last Reviewed/Updated

Apr 16, 2026

Document Type

Consensus

Country of Publication

United States

Full Text Freely Available

Yes

Full Text Guideline

www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.126.050147

Source Citation

Chesdachai, Supavit et al. “Infections of Selected Nonvalvular Cardiovascular Devices: A ScienceAdvisory From the American Heart Association.” Journal of the American Heart Association, e050147. 16 Apr. 2026, doi:10.1161/JAHA.126.050147

Document Scope, Criteria, and Use Cases

Document Objectives

Nonvalvular cardiovascular device infections, although rare in most cases, represent substantial clinical challenges due to their life‐threatening potential and diagnostic complexity. Although infections associated with prosthetic valves, cardiovascular implantable electronic devices, vascular grafts, and mechanical circulatory support devices have garnered considerable attention and specific guidance, infections of other nonvalvular cardiovascular devices have not. Therefore, this Science Advisory focuses on a contemporary profile of other nonvalvular device infections and includes an algorithm for their evaluation in patients with bloodstream infection, which is common, particularly among older individuals.

Scope

Management, Prevention

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Infant, Older Adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Hospital, Outpatient

Intended Users

Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant