Why the study?
What are the outcomes and indications for operative intervention in children with active endocarditis?
Population
146 children who underwent operative intervention during active infection of the heart and/or great vessels.
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May inform surgical decisions for refractory pediatric endocarditis; leaves open need for prospective validation beyond case-level data.
What are the outcomes and indications for operative intervention in children with active endocarditis?
Operative intervention for active endocarditis in children is associated with a 77% survival rate, with persistent infection, embolic phenomena, and worsening heart failure being the primary indications.
Tolan et al. (1992) studied this question.
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