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Device Infection Risk (PADIT Score) Calculator

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  • Immunocompromised status
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  • Procedure type
  • Device Infection Risk (PADIT Score): Explanation and Clinical Context
    The PADIT score is a validated risk stratification tool for predicting the risk of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection. It incorporates five variables: number of prior CIED procedures, patient age, immunocompromised status, device type, and procedure type. Each factor is assigned a weight based on its independent association with infection risk as reported in the original cohort study.
    The total PADIT score ranges from 0 to 6, with higher scores indicating a greater risk of infection. Clinicians can use this score to identify patients who may benefit from enhanced preventive strategies, including antibiotic prophylaxis, procedural planning, and close post-procedure monitoring.

    Reference:
    Shariff N, et al. PADIT Score: A Novel Risk Score for Predicting Device Infection in Patients Undergoing CIED Procedures. Heart Rhythm. 2013;10(6):855-861. doi:10.1016/j.hrthm.2013.02.019

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