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  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Infective endocarditis (IE) exhibits unique clinical presentations in older populations.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical presentation, microbiological profile, and outcomes of IE specifically in octogenarians.
  • To compare these factors with a younger cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Multicentre retrospective analysis of 4917 consecutive IE patients.
  • Focused analysis on 292 octogenarian patients undergoing surgery for IE.
  • Primary outcomes: 30-day mortality and 5-year survival.

Main Results:

  • Octogenarians (5.9%) had higher median EuroSCORE II, prosthetic valve endocarditis, and pacemaker endocarditis.
  • Streptococcal infections were more frequent in octogenarians; blood culture-negative IE was higher in younger patients.
  • 30-day mortality was significantly higher in octogenarians (P < 0.001), with 1- and 5-year survival rates of 48% and 39% respectively.

Conclusions:

  • IE in the elderly presents with a different clinical profile and is associated with higher risks.
  • Advanced age impacts IE surgery outcomes but should not be the sole contraindication for surgical intervention.