Key result
A nationwide survey of 64 German cardiac surgical departments revealed remarkable differences in the management of infective aortic valve endocarditis, highlighting a lack of standardization.
Why the study?
Surgical treatment of infective aortic valve endocarditis remains challenging, and there is a lack of standardization across German cardiac surgical departments regarding diagnostic, imaging, and operative strategies.
Cross-Sectional (n=64)
Yes
A nationwide survey in Germany reveals significant heterogeneity in the diagnostic and surgical management of infective aortic valve endocarditis, highlighting the need for standardized registries and prospective trials.
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Heterogeneous endocarditis management warrants clinical caution; leaves open optimal standards pending prospective trials and registries.
Akhyari et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Infective aortic valve endocarditis (n=64). Management strategies for infective aortic valve endocarditis was evaluated on Differences in surgical practice, diagnostic steps, surgical techniques, and perioperative management. A nationwide survey of 64 German cardiac surgical departments revealed remarkable differences in the management of infective aortic valve endocarditis, highlighting a lack of standardization.
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