Early Mitral Valve Repair Failure in the Setting of Endocarditis

Early Mitral Valve Repair Failure in the Setting of Endocarditis

Surgery is recommended for endocarditis complicated by annular abscess or destruction of the native valve. Guidelines also recommend valvular repair over replacement for endocarditis when feasible. Guidance on management of early repair failure is not well described. (Level of Difficulty: Intermedia...

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Main Authors: Lauren A. Weber, MD, Arnar Geirsson, MD, Lindsey Prescher, DO
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-05-01
Series:JACC: Case Reports
Subjects:
endocarditis
lupus
mitral valve repair
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666084921000310

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