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Use of A Suture-Less Aortic Valve In High-Risk Mitral Valve Surgery
Abstract: Elderly patients with frailty and multiple comorbidities increasingly require mitral valve surgery. This includes patients who have previously undergone surgery with a tissue valve, which may deteriorate over time and require replacement. These cases are considered high-risk. There is growing interest in performing valve replacements using minimally invasive techniques, including access via the groin. However, such approaches are not always... [...] Read more
Healthcare-Associated Infective Endocarditis From Central-Line Cannulation And Prosthetic Valvular Replacement In A Resource-Limited Setting Tertiary Health Institution, Southwest, Nigeria: A Case Series
Abstract: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a rare but life-threatening cardiac condition. Healthcare-associated infective endocarditis (HAIE) is an emerging subtype that occurs more than 48 hours after hospital admission, often following invasive procedures. Its occurrence in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is not uncommon. Prosthetic valve endocarditis may also be healthcare-associated (HA-PVE) when it develops within one year of valve... [...] Read more