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[Infective endocarditis: analysis of 300 episodes].

A J Mansur1, M Grinberg, S D Gallucci

  • 1Instituto do Coração do Hospital das Clínicas-FMUSP, São Paulo.

Revista Portuguesa De Cardiologia : Orgao Oficial Da Sociedade Portuguesa De Cardiologia = Portuguese Journal of Cardiology : an Official Journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology
|December 1, 1992
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Infective endocarditis (IE) has a high mortality rate despite modern treatments. Patient outcomes for IE are significantly influenced by pre-existing cardiac conditions and the specific causative agents.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Context:

  • Infective endocarditis (IE) is a serious infection affecting the heart's inner lining.
  • Understanding the clinical features, causative agents, and treatment outcomes is crucial for managing IE.
  • This study analyzes a large cohort of IE episodes to provide comprehensive insights.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the clinical characteristics of infective endocarditis (IE).
  • To identify the primary etiologic agents responsible for IE.
  • To evaluate treatment strategies and mortality rates in IE patients.

Summary:

  • The study reviewed 300 IE episodes in 288 patients, with viridans group streptococci (31%) and Staphylococcus aureus (20%) being the most common etiologic agents.

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  • Valvular heart disease (40%) and prosthetic heart valves (23%) were the most frequent underlying cardiac conditions.
  • Mortality was 26% overall, with higher rates observed in patients with prosthetic valves (43%) and certain bacterial infections.

    • Impact:

    • The findings highlight the persistent high mortality of IE, emphasizing the need for improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
    • Mortality rates vary significantly based on the underlying cardiac status and the identified etiologic agent.
    • This research provides valuable data for clinicians in optimizing IE management and patient care.