Surgery for IE After TAVI No Better Than Antibiotics in High-Risk Patients
New registry data dating back to 2005 reinforce the idea that for infective endocarditis, the best treatment is prevention.
Source: tctmd.com
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New registry data dating back to 2005 reinforce the idea that for infective endocarditis, the best treatment is prevention.
While concomitant surgery reduced TR grade, it was not associated with a lower risk of death in long-term follow-up.
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