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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Double-valve infective endocarditis (DVIE) presents higher risks of embolic events and heart failure than single-valve IE.
  • DVIE accounts for 15-20% of infective endocarditis (IE) cases.
  • This study focuses on DVIE patient characteristics, surgical interventions, and outcomes at an Italian tertiary hospital.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate patient demographics, surgical approaches, complications, and mortality in DVIE.
  • To compare outcomes between surgically and medically treated DVIE patients.
  • To assess the impact of surgical treatment on DVIE prognosis, including in elderly individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, single-center observational study of 63 DVIE patients from the STEADY registry (Jan 2009-Mar 2024).
  • Analysis of demographic, clinical, and microbiological data.
  • Comparison of outcomes between surgical (SG) and non-surgical (NSG) groups.

Main Results:

  • Groups were similar in age, microbiology, valve involvement, and IE risk factors.
  • SG had more cancer history, intracardiac complications, and new arrhythmias.
  • One-year survival was higher in SG (72% vs. 54%, p=0.031), including in patients over 75.
  • In-hospital mortality was similar; median hospital stay was comparable.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical treatment, when indicated, improves prognosis for DVIE patients.
  • The benefits of surgery extend to elderly DVIE patients.
  • Early surgical intervention may be crucial for better long-term outcomes in DVIE.