Comparison of Demographic Profile, Laboratory, Epidemiology and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Native Valve and Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
HEART SURGERY FORUM, vol.24, no.3, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 24 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2021
- Doi Number: 10.1532/hsf.3715
- Journal Name: HEART SURGERY FORUM
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a heterogenous infection that affects the endothelial surface of the intracardiac structures and other implanted intracardiac devices. We aimed to compare demographical characteristics, causative microorganisms, treatment, and prognosis of prosthetic and native valve endocarditis diagnosed in two separate hospitals.