Predictive factors and long-term prognosis of transcatheter aortic valve implantation-associated endocarditis
ConclusionsOur study identified lower age and residual PVL ≥ 2 as predictors for THV endocarditis, which itself may be considered as an independent predictor of long-term mortality after TAVI.
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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