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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Main Authors: Francesca Cortese, Michele Gesualdo, Tommaso Acquaviva, Concetta Losito, Marco Matteo Ciccone, Luigi De Luca Tupputi Schinosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Barcaray International 2015-01-01
Series:International Cardiovascular Forum Journal
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Online Access:http://icfjournal.org/index.php/icfj/article/view/112/pdf-1

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