| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2881931 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with a history of IVDU required reoperation for recurrent infective endocarditis at a significantly higher rate than the non-IVDU patients. Long-term survival was similar between the younger IVDU population and the older non-IVDU population. Anticipated life span is one of many factors when considering prosthetic valve choice in this population.
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Authors
Scott P. BS, Spencer J. MD, Andreas MD, Richard B. PhD, Marc R. MD, Nader MD, Michael K. MD, Charles MD, Ralph J. MD, Jennifer S. MD,