Heart transplantation in a patient with recurrent early extensive endocarditis

Active valvular endocarditis could be considered a contraindication to heart transplantation. Nevertheless, there have been some reports of success with this form of treatment, despite the characteristics of the infection and its aggressive nature. Here, we describe the case of a patient with acute...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery 2013-08, Vol.17 (2), p.423-425
Hauptverfasser:	Valencia Nuñez, Diana M., Merino Cejas, Carlos, Alados Arboledas, Pedro, Muñoz Carvajal, Ignacio
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Case Reports Endocarditis, Bacterial - diagnosis Endocarditis, Bacterial - microbiology Endocarditis, Bacterial - surgery Heart Transplantation - adverse effects Heart Valve Diseases - diagnosis Heart Valve Diseases - microbiology Heart Valve Diseases - surgery Humans Male Patient Selection Recurrence Reoperation Risk Factors Staphylococcal Infections - diagnosis Staphylococcal Infections - microbiology Staphylococcal Infections - surgery Treatment Outcome
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