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Myocarditis is inflammation of the myocardium, which is the muscular layer of the heart.EtiologyMyocarditis has a diverse etiology, including a wide range of infectious and non-infectious causes:Infectious CausesViral: Common viruses include Coxsackie A and B, adenovirus, parvovirus B19, enteroviruses, and influenza A.Bacterial: Examples include infections caused by Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Mycoplasma species.Rickettsial: Infections like Rocky Mountain spotted fever can result in...
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Infective endocarditis.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Infective endocarditis presents ongoing therapeutic challenges.
  • Effective management necessitates understanding risk factors for adverse outcomes.
  • A coordinated team approach is vital for successful treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze factors associated with morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing surgery for infective endocarditis.
  • To identify pre-operative risk factors predicting increased mortality.
  • To recommend a team-based management strategy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 85 patients who underwent surgery for infective endocarditis between 2000-2009.
  • Evaluation of 112 infected valves treated surgically.
  • Statistical analysis to determine significant associations with morbidity and mortality.

Main Results:

  • Operative mortality was 12.9%. Pre-operative factors associated with increased mortality included age >65, inotropic requirement, uncontrolled sepsis, and cerebral emboli.
  • Staphylococcus Aureus was the most common organism (54.1%).
  • Recurrence rates were 2.3% early and 7.0% late.

Conclusions:

  • A multidisciplinary team approach is essential for managing infective endocarditis.
  • Identifying and addressing pre-operative risk factors can improve patient outcomes.
  • Understanding causative organisms and recurrence patterns informs treatment strategies.