Abstract
Bloodstream infection in patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) is not uncommon. Among veterans with CIEDs from 2018 to 2023, 4.7% (1893 of 40 243) developed bacteremia. CIED involvement was identified in 305 patients. Factors associated with increased risk of CIED involvement included known infection of other devices and a diagnosis of endocarditis; urinary tract infection was associated with decreased risk.