| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883157 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Prognosis of S aureus infective endocarditis remains poor, related to the comorbidities, presence of congestive heart failure, severe sepsis, major neurologic events, and prosthetic valve. Early surgery is independently associated with reduced overall mortality and should be considered in selected cases to improve the outcome.
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Authors
Jean Paul MD, Gilbert MD, Georges MD, Amel MD, Franck MD, Jean Paul MD, Marcel MD, Christophe MD, PhD,