In patients with infective endocarditis undergoing valve replacement, what is the risk of recurrent infections post-surgery?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18422090
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Abstract

In patients with infective endocarditis undergoing valve replacement, the risk of recurrent infection varies, with higher rates in valve replacement versus repair and significant mortality associated with prosthetic valve endocarditis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Orthopedic Infections and Treatments

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
29 January 2026