Risks and Challenges of Surgery for Aortic Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis.
Risks and Challenges of Surgery for Aortic Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis.
H. Grubitzsch,W. Tarar,3 Authors,T. Christ
2017 · DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2017.05.143
Heart, Lung and Circulation · 18 Citations
TLDR
The risks of death, reinfection, and reoperation are significant within the first year after surgery for aortic prosthetic valve endocarditis, but advanced age, critical preoperative state, and the need for mechanical circulatory support determine long-term survival.