P3533Impact of early surgery on long-term outcome in patients with prosthetic valve infective endocarditis

Abstract In nonoperated prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE), long-term outcome is largely unknown. We report the follow-up of 129 nonoperated patients with PVE alive at discharge. At 1 year, the mortality rate was 24%; relapses and reinfection were rare (5% each). Enterococcal PVE was associated with a higher risk of relapse.

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Long-Term Outcome for the Surgical Treatment of Infective Endocarditis With a Focus on Intravenous Drug Users

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.08.016 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 93 (1) ◽

pp. 51-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 59

Author(s):

David G. Rabkin ◽

Nahush A. Mokadam ◽

Donald W. Miller ◽

Raymond R. Goetz ◽

Edward D. Verrier ◽

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Keyword(s):

Surgical Treatment ◽

Infective Endocarditis ◽

Drug Users ◽

Intravenous Drug ◽

Intravenous Drug Users ◽

Term Outcome ◽

Long Term Outcome

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Are blood and valve cultures predictive for long-term outcome following surgery for infective endocarditis?

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery ◽

10.1016/s1010-7940(00)00342-0 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

pp. 228-233 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Attilio Renzulli ◽

Antonio Carozza ◽

Claudio Marra ◽

GianPaolo Romano ◽

Gennaro Ismeno ◽

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Keyword(s):

Infective Endocarditis ◽

Term Outcome ◽

Long Term Outcome

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Predictors of long term outcome in survivors of prosthetic valve thrombosis: role of medical treatment at discharge

European Heart Journal ◽

10.1093/eurheartj/eht308.p2129 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 34 (suppl 1) ◽

pp. P2129-P2129

Author(s):

M. Mutuberria Urdaniz ◽

J. F. Rodriguez ◽

J. Baneras ◽

J. G. Acosta ◽

I. Buera ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medical Treatment ◽

Prosthetic Valve ◽

Term Outcome ◽

Long Term Outcome ◽

Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis ◽

Valve Thrombosis

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Neurobiologic Considerations in Early Surgery for Epilepsy

Journal of Child Neurology ◽

10.1177/0883073894009002071 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 9 (2_suppl) ◽

pp. 2S42-2S49 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Michael Duchowny ◽

Bonnie Levin ◽

Prasanna Jayakar ◽

Trevor J. Resnick

Keyword(s):

Selection Process ◽

Early Years ◽

Early Surgery ◽

Onset Seizure ◽

Dynamic Changes ◽

Term Outcome ◽

Long Term Outcome ◽

Developmental Arrest ◽

Long Term Prognosis

Children with well-localized medically resistant seizures are often referred for surgical therapy. In young children, at least three maturational issues playa significant role in the selection process and long-term outcome. First, the early years are a time of exceptionally rapid brain development leading to dynamic changes in the electroencephalogram and the clinical expression of seizures. Many early-onset seizure presentations are also associated with catastrophic outcomes, developmental arrest, or regression. Second, the immature limbic system may be vulnerable to stresses operating in early life, although the consequences may not become apparent for many years. Third, in comparison to the adult, the child's nervous system typically exhibits superior functional recovery after lesioning, but the process of sparing and recovery is often incomplete. An understanding of how these neurobiologic factors influence developmental outcome will ultimately lead to greater selectivity of candidates for early surgery and to improved long-term prognosis. (J Child Neurol 1994;9(Suppl):2S42-2S49).

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