Bacterial endocarditis after biological pulmonary valve implantation

Pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) is necessary for many patients with congenital heart disease. Surgical placement of conduit or bioprosthetic valve in right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) is a needed step during surgical interventional management of many cardiac anomalies.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research