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Retrospective cohort study investigates infective endocarditis risk in patients with Contegra grafts, indicating flow patterns impact risk.
IE occurred 6.3% of patients after Contegra implantation. Higher conduit peak velocity with turbulent flow on immediate postoperative echocardiography was associated with an increased IE risk.
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