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International Journal of Molecular Medicine and Advance Sciences
2020, Volume 16, Issue 2 : 13-17
Research Article
Surgical Outcomes of Endocarditis-Induced Valve Damage: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Apollo Heart Institute, New Delhi, India
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Department of Infectious Diseases, Manipal Medical College, Karnataka, India
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Department of Clinical Cardiology, Guwahati Medical College & Hospital, Assam, India
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School of Cardiovascular Sciences, Boston Medical University, MA, USA
Received
Aug. 16, 2020
Revised
Sept. 21, 2020
Accepted
Oct. 18, 2020
Published
Nov. 30, 2020
Abstract

Infective endocarditis (IE) is a life-threatening condition leading to progressive valvular destruction, hemodynamic instability, and increased mortality. Timely surgical intervention is often required when antibiotic therapy fails to halt infective pathology. This multicenter retrospective study evaluates surgical outcomes in 214 patients undergoing valve repair or replacement due to IE-induced structural damage between January 2022 and June 2024. Clinical endpoints included postoperative mortality, valve function at 6 months, recurrent infection, neurological complications, and length of hospital stay. Results revealed an overall 30-day mortality of 9.3%, lower in valve repair (6.8%) compared to replacement (12.2%). Recurrent IE occurred in 5.6% of cases, and mechanical prostheses showed higher thromboembolic complications than bioprosthetic valves. Findings suggest early surgical intervention combined with targeted antimicrobial therapy significantly improves survival and functional outcomes.

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