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Gracia Del Carmen Polo Lecca1, Lucio Torres Villacorta2, Jhoel Yarahuaman Mora3

  • 1Servicio de Cardiología Clínica. Instituto Nacional Cardiovascular INCOR. Lima-Perú*. Lima Perú.

Archivos Peruanos De Cardiologia Y Cirugia Cardiovascular
|December 13, 2023
PubMed
Summary

Infective endocarditis (IE) in Peru primarily affects males, with Staphylococcus spp. being the most common pathogen. Despite advances, in-hospital mortality for IE remains high at 20.3%.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Infective endocarditis (IE) poses a significant global health challenge.
  • Understanding local epidemiological and clinical characteristics is crucial for effective management.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the epidemiological, clinical, echocardiographic, and microbiological features of complicated infective endocarditis (IE) in a Peruvian reference hospital.
  • To identify common complications and in-hospital mortality rates.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study of 59 IE patients (2012-2016) revealed a median age of 50, with congenital heart disease and prosthetic valves as frequent comorbidities.
  • Fever and dyspnea were the most common symptoms. Staphylococcus spp. was the predominant pathogen, and vegetations were the most frequent echocardiographic finding.
Keywords:
EndocarditisMortalitySurgery

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  • Complications included atrioventricular block and heart failure, with an overall in-hospital mortality of 20.3%.

    • Impact:

    • Findings highlight the persistent challenge of IE, with clinical-epidemiological profiles comparable to international data.
    • Results underscore the need for continued research and improved therapeutic strategies to reduce IE-related mortality.