Surgery in patients with infective endocarditis and prognostic importance of patient frailty
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-024-02262-5
Abstract: Surgery is required in 20–50% of patients with infective endocarditis (IE). Frailty increases surgical risk; however, the prognostic implications of frailty in patients undergoing IE-related surgery remain poorly understood. We aimed to assess the association… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; patients infective; frailty; frailty scores ... See more keywords
Evaluation of microvascular endothelial function and capillary density in patients with infective endocarditis using laser speckle contrast imaging and video-capillaroscopy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2018.02.007
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the systemic microcirculation of patients with infective endocarditis (IE). METHODS This is a comparative study of patients with definite IE by the modified Duke criteria admitted to our center for treatment. A… read more here.
Keywords: patients infective; infective endocarditis; using laser; density ... See more keywords
Redo aortic root repair in patients with infective prosthetic endocarditis using xenopericardial solutions.
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivz105
Abstract: OBJECTIVES We describe a conceptual approach involving the use of self-made xenopericardial grafts in combination with biological aortic valve prostheses and in addition using a xenopericardial tubes for aortic valve reimplantation in patients with infective… read more here.
Keywords: replacement; patients infective; using xenopericardial; infective prosthetic ... See more keywords
Hepatitis C Treatment Outcomes for Patients With Infective Endocarditis Treated by an Interdisciplinary Team
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaf431
Abstract: Abstract Background Patients with endocarditis often have comorbid injection substance use and are at risk for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This population may encounter several significant barriers to treatment. To improve access to treatment,… read more here.
Keywords: team; treatment; patients infective; treatment outcomes ... See more keywords
Intraoperative hemoadsorption in high-risk patients with infective endocarditis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266820
Abstract: Background Postoperative sepsis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with infective endocarditis undergoing surgical therapy. Blood purification using hemoadsorption therapy shows promising results in the treatment of sepsis. In this study,… read more here.
Keywords: sepsis; infective endocarditis; hemoadsorption; group ... See more keywords
Antibacterial and Antifungal Management in Relation to the Clinical Characteristics of Elderly Patients with Infective Endocarditis: A Retrospective Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11070956
Abstract: Infective endocarditis (IE) is increasingly prevalent in the elderly, particularly due to the rising frequency of invasive procedures and intracardiac devices placed on these individuals. Several investigations have highlighted the unique clinical and echocardiographic characteristics,… read more here.
Keywords: elderly patients; infective endocarditis; patients infective; characteristics elderly ... See more keywords
Neurological Complications in Patients with Infective Endocarditis: Insights from a Tertiary Centre.
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DOI: 10.36660/abc.20190586
Abstract: BACKGROUND Neurological complications are common in patients with infective endocarditis (IE). Recent data suggest that neurologic events are a major determinant of prognosis, and that surgery is critical in improving the outcome. OBJECTIVE To characterize… read more here.
Keywords: patients infective; infective endocarditis; cns embolization; mortality ... See more keywords