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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Active infective endocarditis (IE) necessitates aortic valve replacement (AVR).
  • Understanding valve morphology in IE is crucial for surgical outcomes.

Observation:

  • This study examined 27 patients undergoing AVR for active IE affecting the aortic valve.
  • Operatively excised valves were analyzed for morphologic characteristics.

Findings:

  • Tricuspid aortic valves (17 patients) were generally normal before IE, with infection causing significant regurgitation.
  • Congenital bicuspid aortic valves (10 patients) showed varied presentations; 3 with pre-existing calcification and stenosis developed ring abscess.
  • Ring abscess occurred in only 1 of 17 patients with tricuspid valves, compared to 3 of 10 with bicuspid valves.

Implications:

  • Valve morphology influences IE complications, with bicuspid valves potentially increasing ring abscess risk.
  • Findings aid in surgical planning and risk stratification for patients with aortic valve IE.