| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871363 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The risk of PVE and death after valve replacement operations in dialysis patients is substantial and significantly higher than in patients without dialysis. These findings highlight the importance of a careful preoperative risk-benefit assessment and underscore the need to prevent hemodialysis-related bloodstream infections.
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Authors
Danielle K. MD, Patrick D. MS, Vinod H. MD, Jesse T. MD, James P. MD,