Prognostic nutritional index predicts mortality in infective endocarditis.

CONCLUSION: The PNI result was associated with an increased in-hospital mortality rate in patients with IE. The PNI value, advanced age, and cardiac valve perforation as a complication of IE were found to be independent predictors of mortality.
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Source: Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi - May 31, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kahraman S, Zencirkıran Aguş H, Kalkan AK, Uzun F, Ertürk M, Kalkan ME, Yıldız M Tags: Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars Source Type: research