Silver shield: new dressing may cut infections in heart pump patients
NCT ID NCT05163392
First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special silver dressing can help prevent infections where the LVAD driveline exits the body. 25 adults with a heart pump took part. Researchers compared infection rates and comfort between the silver dressing and standard care.
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UCSF Parnassus
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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