Infective endocarditis in paediatric population

Conclusion: Over the past decades, there have been great advancements in clinical practice to improve outcomes in patients with infective endocarditis. Nonetheless, further work is required to better investigative and manage such high risk cohort.What is Known:• The current diagnostic techniques including ‘Duke’s criteria’ for paediatric infective endocarditis diagnosis• The current management guidelines utilised for paediatric infective endocarditisWhat is New:• The long-term outcomes of patients that underwent medical and surgical intervention• The quality of life of paediatric patients that underwent medical and surgical intervention
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research