The fate of active left ‐side infective endocarditis with operative indication in absence of valve surgery
ConclusionThe mortality of this cohort of patients is extremely high. A multidisciplinary evaluation is of paramount importance in the decision ‐making process with shared responsibility for denial of operative options. In a perspective of correct healthcare resources allocation an early palliative care consult may need to be considered in some of those patients.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Davide Carino,
Alejandro Fern ández‐Cisneros,
Marta Hernández‐Meneses,
Elena Sandoval,
Jaume Llopis,
Carlos Falces,
José M. Miró,
Eduard Quintana,
Grup d'Estudi d'Endocarditis Infecciosa de l'Hospital Clínic de Barcelona Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
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