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Author's summary In the present study, the patterns and clinical outcomes of prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) surgery were analyzed as compared with native valve endocarditis (NVE). The proportion of PVE… Click to show full abstract
Author's summary In the present study, the patterns and clinical outcomes of prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) surgery were analyzed as compared with native valve endocarditis (NVE). The proportion of PVE among surgical infective endocarditis increased gradually through the study period. Patients with PVE was characterized by old age and more extensive infective lesions. PVE group showed notably higher early and overall mortality, and valve reinfection as well. PVE carried significant perioperative risks, and was an independent risk factor of overall mortality.
Journal Title: Korean Circulation Journal
Year Published: 2021
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