Prevalence of Infective Endocarditis
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This presentation details the prevalence of infective endocarditis (IE). It notes an increase among children due to survivors of heart surgeries and neonatal intensive care. Factors contributing to mortality include congestive heart failure, valvular dysfunction, and infections.
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Prevalence Infective endocarditis (IE) accounts for 0.5 to 1 of every 1000 hospital admissions, excluding postoperative endocarditis The frequency of IE among children seems to have increased in recent years This is due to survivors of surgical repair of complex congenital heart dise...
Prevalence Infective endocarditis (IE) accounts for 0.5 to 1 of every 1000 hospital admissions, excluding postoperative endocarditis The frequency of IE among children seems to have increased in recent years This is due to survivors of surgical repair of complex congenital heart disease and survivors of neonatal intensive care units, who are at an increased risk for IE Annual incidence in USA 10,000-20,000 new cases , stable over past 30 years Prosthetic valve endocarditis accounts for 15% of cases Mortality is about 20%, due to CHF, valvular dysfunction, or uncontrolled infection 50% over the age of 50
