[Endocarditis at risk of embolism. An indication for prophylactic surgical treatment?].
Two cases of embolic infective endocarditis on bicuspid aortic valve are described. The trans-thoracic and trans-esophageal echocardiographic aspect could leave easily suppose the possibility of embolism. The prophylactic surgical treatment, during the active phase, also if the indication is debated, could have probably avoided the serious consequences of embolism.
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Servizio di Cardiologia, UCIC, Ospedale Civile di Montebelluna, Treviso.
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Buchberger
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D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004617:Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
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