Mid-Term Outcomes in Non-Elderly Adults Undergoing Surgery for Isolated Aortic Valve Infective Endocarditis: Results from Two Canadian Centers

ConclusionsIn non-elderly adults undergoing surgery for aortic valve endocarditis, mid-term survival is suboptimal. Although non-IVDU patients with native valve endocarditis have better mid-term outcomes, yet survival remains lower than a matched population of elective AVR in non-elderly patient.
Source: Canadian Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research