Aorto–left atrial fistula, the role of transesophageal echocardiography: a case report
Endocarditis represents a major complication of prosthetic heart valves, with estimated mortality rates of 50% to 80% even with appropriate therapy. Prosthetic endocarditis occurs in approximately 2%– 4% of patients, mainly in the first months after surgery.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Barcaray International
2015-01-01
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Series: | International Cardiovascular Forum Journal |
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Online Access: | http://icfjournal.org/index.php/icfj/article/view/112/pdf-1 |