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Infective endocarditis of the mitral valve: Optimal management
Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases , 05/07/09
Zakkar M et al. – A review focuses on the optimal management of infective endocarditis of the mitral valve.
Methods- Review of management of mitral valve infective endocarditis
- Despite recent advances in management, significant morbidity and mortality for pts with infective endocarditis
- A multidisciplinary approach remains critical
- Surgery is essential for≥50% of cases
- Surgical outcomes improved with introdu
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