The New Challenge for Heart Endocarditis: From Conventional Prosthesis to New Devices and Platforms for the Treatment of Structural Heart Disease
Infective endocarditis is a sinister condition with considerable morbidity and mortality. Its relevance in the current era is compounded by the increased use of implanted devices such as replacement valves or cardiac implantable electronic devices. These infections are caused by multiple different b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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Series: | BioMed Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/7302165 |