Surgical therapy of infective endocarditis: The essen experiences

Citation
U. Herold et al., Surgical therapy of infective endocarditis: The essen experiences, HERZ, 26(6), 2001, pp. 409
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
HERZ
ISSN journal
03409937 → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0340-9937(200109)26:6<409:STOIET>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Background: Instead of immediate diagnosis and effective antibiotic treatme nt morbidity and mortality in infective endocarditis remains high. If the i nfection cannot be controlled or the disease progresses irreversible destru ction of cardiac structures results. Surgical Therapy: In this case surgical therapy should be considered immedi ately. The outcome of surgical repair is not depending on the implanted pro sthesis, but solely on timing of the operation.