Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8659797 | Heart, Lung and Circulation | 2018 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The risks of death, reinfection, and reoperation are significant within the first year after surgery for aortic prosthetic valve endocarditis. Early diagnosis and aortic root destructions are the most important challenges, but advanced age, critical preoperative state, and the need for mechanical circulatory support determine long-term survival.
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Authors
Herko MD, PhD, Waharat Tarar, Benjamin MD, Davide MD, Volkmar MD, PhD, Torsten MD,