Early Predictors of In-Hospital Death in Infective Endocarditis

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Authors

Vivian H. Chu · Duke Medical Center

Christopher H. Cabell · Duke Medical Center

Daniel K. Benjamin · Duke Medical Center

Erin Kuniholm · Duke Medical Center

Vance G. Fowler · Duke Medical Center

John J. Engemann · Duke Medical Center

Daniel J. Sexton ·

Abstract

Early in the course of IE, readily available clinical characteristics that reflect the host-pathogen interaction are predictive of in-hospital death. These factors may identify those patients with IE for more aggressive treatment.

Topics & Keywords

Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 109, Issue 14, pp. 1745-1749

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000124719.61827.7f

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