Prosthetic valve endocarditis.
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چکیده
Prosthetic valve endocarditis occurs in 2-4% of patients with prosthetic valves and carries a mortality of around 50%. A low index of suspicion should enable early diagnosis. The empirical use of antibiotics in patients with a prosthetic valve who develop an unexplained fever is inappropriate. Careful liaison between cardiologist, microbiologist and cardiac surgeon is essential for optimal management.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of hospital medicine
دوره 46 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1970