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Title
Impact of valve surgery on 6-month mortality in adults with complicated, left-sided native valve endocarditis: a propensity analysis.
Authors
Vikram, Holenarasipur R; Buenconsejo, Joan; Hasbun, Rodrigo; Quagliarello, Vincent J
Abstract
Complicated, left-sided native valve endocarditis causes significant morbidity and mortality in adults. The presumed benefits of valve surgery remain unproven due to lack of randomized controlled trials.