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Aortic valve replacement in active infective endocarditis.

U Bortolotti, A Milano, U Livi

    The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
    |October 1, 1981
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    Early aortic valve replacement for active infective endocarditis is safe and effective. This aggressive surgical approach in patients with active endocarditis involving the aortic valve resulted in low mortality and few complications.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Cardiac Surgery

    Background:

    • Active infective endocarditis poses significant risks, including cardiac failure, embolic events, and sepsis.
    • Aortic valve involvement in infective endocarditis necessitates prompt and effective treatment strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the outcomes of isolated aortic valve replacement in patients with active infective endocarditis.
    • To assess the safety and efficacy of early surgical intervention for active aortic valve endocarditis.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective review of 23 patients who underwent isolated aortic valve replacement for active infective endocarditis between 1970 and 1979.
    • Analysis of indications for surgery, causative microorganisms, operative mortality, late mortality, and postoperative complications.

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    Main Results:

    • The primary indications for surgery included refractory cardiac failure, embolic episodes, and septic status.
    • Staphylococci and streptococci were the most common pathogens, identified in 65.2% of cases.
    • Low operative (4.3%) and late (4.5%) mortality rates were observed, with rare postoperative complications.

    Conclusions:

    • Early surgical treatment for active infective endocarditis involving the aortic valve is associated with favorable outcomes.
    • An aggressive surgical approach in the active phase of aortic valve endocarditis appears warranted due to low mortality and complication rates.