Prognostic factors in 61 cases of Staphylococcus aureus prosthetic valve infective endocarditis from the International Collaboration on Endocarditis merged database.

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Journal Article

Staphylococcus aureus prosthetic valve infective endocarditis (SA-PVIE) is associated with a high mortality rate, but prognostic factors have not been clearly elucidated. The International Collaboration on Endocarditis merged database (ICE-MD) contained 2212 cases of definite infective endocarditis (as defined using the Duke criteria), 61 of which were SA-PVIE. Overall mortality rate was 47.5%, stroke was associated with an increased risk of death, and early valve replacement was not associated with a significant survival benefit in the whole population; however, patients who developed cardiac complications and underwent early valve replacement had the lowest mortality rate (28.6%).

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Chirouze, C; Cabell, CH; Fowler, VG; Khayat, N; Olaison, L; Miro, JM; Habib, G; Abrutyn, E; Eykyn, S; Corey, GR; Selton-Suty, C; Hoen, B; International Collaboration on Endocarditis Study Group,

Published Date

  • May 1, 2004

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 38 / 9

Start / End Page

  • 1323 - 1327

PubMed ID

  • 15127349

Pubmed Central ID

  • 15127349

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1537-6591

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1086/383035

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States