Key result
Valve replacement for acute or subacute infective endocarditis resulted in an 82% hospital discharge rate, with surviving patients achieving NYHA class I or II postoperatively.
Why the study?
Does valve replacement surgery improve outcomes in patients with acute or subacute infective endocarditis?
Population
27 patients with acute or subacute infective endocarditis
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Supports valve replacement in selected acute infective endocarditis cases; leaves open need for controlled trials versus medical therapy.
Observational (n=27)
Does valve replacement surgery improve outcomes in patients with acute or subacute infective endocarditis?
Valve replacement for infective endocarditis resulted in an 82% discharge rate with good functional recovery and no reinfections.
Vejlsted et al. (1982) conducted an observational in Acute or subacute infective endocarditis (n=27). Valve replacement was evaluated on Hospital discharge. Valve replacement for acute or subacute infective endocarditis resulted in an 82% hospital discharge rate, with surviving patients achieving NYHA class I or II postoperatively.
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