Clinical Presentation of Native Mitral Valve Infective Endocarditis Determines Long‐Term Outcome after Surgery

ConclusionsLong‐term survival after surgery for native mitral valve IE was independently influenced by the presence of preoperative embolic stroke, congestive heart failure or uncontrolled bacteremia alone, or in combination.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - June 1, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sigurdur Ragnarsson, Johan Sjögren, Martin Stagmo, Per Wierup, Shahab Nozohoor Tags: Original Article Source Type: research