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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are infrequently associated with infective endocarditis (IE).
  • Existing literature consists primarily of case reports and small-scale studies.
  • This study presents the largest series investigating ACS in the context of IE.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and mechanisms of ACS in patients with IE.
  • To evaluate the prognostic implications of ACS in IE patients.
  • To describe the management strategies employed for ACS in IE.

Main Methods:

  • A bicentre prospective observational cohort study.
  • Inclusion of all patients with a definite diagnosis of IE.
  • Prospective analysis of ACS incidence, mechanisms, and prognosis.

Main Results:

  • 26 out of 1210 patients (2.2%) with IE developed ACS.
  • Coronary embolism was the primary mechanism (88%), with other causes including abscess compression and vegetation obstruction.
  • ACS patients experienced heart failure more frequently (73%) and had a doubled mortality rate compared to non-ACS patients.

Conclusions:

  • ACS is a rare but significant complication of IE.
  • ACS in IE is linked to a higher incidence of heart failure.
  • Patients with ACS complicating IE face an elevated mortality risk.