2023
DOI: 10.1016/j.acvd.2023.01.008
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Infective endocarditis after transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation in patients with congenital heart disease: Distinctive features

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“…Underlying heart disease is frequently present in patients with IE. Previous literature has suggested that individuals with IE and underlying heart disease may have weakened endocardium that is more prone to damage from blood turbulence, facilitating attachment of pathogenic microorganisms and formation of super uous organisms (17). While rheumatic heart disease(18) remains a signi cant contributor to the development of IE, the number of cases associated with degenerative heart valve disease or congenital heart disease has been steadily increasing in recent years and is becoming the primary underlying heart disease associated with IE.…”
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“…Underlying heart disease is frequently present in patients with IE. Previous literature has suggested that individuals with IE and underlying heart disease may have weakened endocardium that is more prone to damage from blood turbulence, facilitating attachment of pathogenic microorganisms and formation of super uous organisms (17). While rheumatic heart disease(18) remains a signi cant contributor to the development of IE, the number of cases associated with degenerative heart valve disease or congenital heart disease has been steadily increasing in recent years and is becoming the primary underlying heart disease associated with IE.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%