Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

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Research Article | Volume 26 Issue 1 (, 2021) | Pages 1 - 5

Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

Ihsan Parlar A.

Onur Hanedan M.

Mataraci I.

Ali Yuruk M.

Sayar U.

Kemal Arslan A.

Ozer T.

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Open Access

Received

Feb. 5, 2020

Revised

May 9, 2020

Accepted

Oct. 20, 2020

Published

Dec. 30, 2020

Abstract

Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is a severe infection associated with high morbidity and mortality in patients who have undergone valve replacement surgery. Its diagnosis and management are complex due to the involvement of both prosthetic material and native tissue. This article reviews the current approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of PVE, including advancements in diagnostic imaging, antimicrobial therapy, and surgical interventions. It also discusses the prognostic factors that influence clinical outcomes.

Keywords

Prosthetic valve endocarditis

Diagnosis

Treatment

Prognosis

Valve replacement

Surgery

Antimicrobials

Echocardiography

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