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Ong LT, Low FJK. Incidence and predictive factors of mortality of infective endocarditis in adults with congenital heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Cardiol 2024; 410:132237. [PMID: 38848774 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Congenital heart diseases (CHD) with abnormal turbulent blood flow are associated with the highest risk of infective endocarditis (IE). Despite advancement in diagnostics and treatment, the mortality rate of IE remains high due the life-threatening complications. Our study aims to assess the incidence and mortality rates of IE and predictive factors for mortality among adults CHD (ACHD). METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted on PubMed, SCOPUS, and Ovid SP to retrieve relevant studies. The pooled estimates and predictors of mortality were calculated using the random-effects generic inverse variance method using R programming. RESULTS 12 studies involving 3738 ACHD patients were included in this meta-analysis. The overall incidence of IE in ACHD was 1.26 per 1000 patient-years (95% CI 0.55-1.96). 60% (95% CI 46-72%) of patients had surgical management for IE. The mortality rate of IE was 9% (95% CI 7-12%). The predictors of mortality were conservative management (OR: 5.07, 95% CI: 4.63-5.57), renal dysfunction (OR: 4.15, 95% CI: 2.92-5.88), cerebral complications (OR: 3.59, 95% CI: 1.78-7.23), abscesses/valve complications (OR: 2.67, 95% CI: 1.71-4.16), Staphylococcus aureus infection (OR: 2.32, 95% CI: 1.33-4.06), emboli (OR: 2.03, 95% CI: 1.47-2.79), body mass index (OR: 1.10, 95% CI: 1.01-1.21), age (OR: 1.02, 95% CI: 1.00-1.04), and previous IE (OR: 1.02, 95% CI: 1.00-1.04). CONCLUSION The mortality rate of IE in ACHD is low. However, conservative management is associated with the highest risk of mortality.
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- Leong Tung Ong
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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Moscatelli S, Leo I, Bianco F, Surkova E, Pezel T, Donald NA, Triumbari EKA, Bassareo PP, Pradhan A, Cimini A, Perrone MA. The Role of Multimodality Imaging in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease and Infective Endocarditis. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3638. [PMID: 38132222 PMCID: PMC10742664 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13243638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Infective endocarditis (IE) represents an important medical challenge, particularly in patients with congenital heart diseases (CHD). Its early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management to improve patient outcomes. Multimodality imaging is emerging as a powerful tool in the diagnosis and management of IE in CHD patients, offering a comprehensive and integrated approach that enhances diagnostic accuracy and guides therapeutic strategies. This review illustrates the utilities of each single multimodality imaging, including transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography (CCT), cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), and nuclear imaging modalities, in the diagnosis of IE in CHD patients. These imaging techniques provide crucial information about valvular and intracardiac structures, vegetation size and location, abscess formation, and associated complications, helping clinicians make timely and informed decisions. However, each one does have limitations that influence its applicability.
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- Sara Moscatelli
- Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Children NHS Foundation Trust, London WC1N 3JH, UK; (S.M.); (N.A.D.)
- Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Magna Graecia University, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
- CMR Unit, Cardiology Department, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guys’ and St Thomas’ NHS Trust, London SW3 5NP, UK
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- Cardiovascular Sciences Department, AOU “Ospedali Riuniti”, 60126 Ancona, Italy;
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- Department of Echocardiography, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London SW3 5NP, UK;
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- Département de Cardiologie, Université Paris-Cité, Hôpital Universitaire de Lariboisière, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Inserm UMRS 942, 75010 Paris, France;
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- Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Children NHS Foundation Trust, London WC1N 3JH, UK; (S.M.); (N.A.D.)
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- School of Medicine, University College of Dublin, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Children’s Health Ireland Crumlin, D07 R2WY Dublin, Ireland;
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- Department of Cardiology, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow 226003, India;
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, St. Salvatore Hospital, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology and CardioLab, Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
- Clinical Pathways and Epidemiology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital IRCCS, 00165 Rome, Italy
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Seitler S, Dimopoulos K, Ernst S, Price LC. Medical Emergencies in Pulmonary Hypertension. Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2023; 44:777-796. [PMID: 37595615 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1770120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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The management of acute medical emergencies in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) can be challenging. Patients with preexisting PH can rapidly deteriorate due to right ventricular decompensation when faced with acute physiological challenges that would usually be considered low-risk scenarios. This review considers the assessment and management of acute medical emergencies in patients with PH, encompassing both pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), acknowledging these comprise the more severe groups of PH. Management protocols are described in a systems-based approach. Respiratory emergencies include pulmonary embolism, airways disease, and pneumonia; cardiac emergencies including arrhythmia and chest pain with acute myocardial infarction are discussed, alongside PH-specific emergencies such as pulmonary artery dissection and extrinsic coronary artery compression by a dilated proximal pulmonary artery. Other emergencies including sepsis, severe gastroenteritis with dehydration, syncope, and liver failure are also considered. We propose management recommendations for medical emergencies based on available evidence, international guidelines, and expert consensus. We aim to provide advice to the specialist alongside the generalist, and emergency doctors, nurses, and acute physicians in nonspecialist centers. A multidisciplinary team approach is essential in the management of patients with PH, and communication with local and specialist PH centers is paramount. Close hemodynamic monitoring during medical emergencies in patients with preexisting PH is vital, with early referral to critical care recommended given the frequent deterioration and high mortality in this setting.
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- Samuel Seitler
- National Pulmonary Hypertension Service, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- National Pulmonary Hypertension Service, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Service, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Service, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- National Pulmonary Hypertension Service, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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Delgado V, Ajmone Marsan N, de Waha S, Bonaros N, Brida M, Burri H, Caselli S, Doenst T, Ederhy S, Erba PA, Foldager D, Fosbøl EL, Kovac J, Mestres CA, Miller OI, Miro JM, Pazdernik M, Pizzi MN, Quintana E, Rasmussen TB, Ristić AD, Rodés-Cabau J, Sionis A, Zühlke LJ, Borger MA. 2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of endocarditis. Eur Heart J 2023; 44:3948-4042. [PMID: 37622656 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehad193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 157] [Impact Index Per Article: 157.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Wernhart S, Mincu R, Balcer B, Rammos C, Muentjes C, Rassaf T. The cardiorespiratory optimal point as a discriminator of lesion severity in adults with congenital heart disease. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2023; 63:941-948. [PMID: 37166254 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.23.14835-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak), which depends on maximal exertion and is reduced in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), is associated with lesion severity. The lowest ventilatory equivalent for oxygen (the minimum value of VE/VO2) reflects the cardiorespiratory optimal point (COP) as best possible respiration-circulatory interaction and may discriminate between lesion types without the need for maximal exertion. However, data on COP in ACHD is scarce. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed stable ACHD with moderate (N.=13) and severe lesions (N.=17) reporting to our outpatient clinic undergoing cardiopulmonary exercise testing. The primary outcome of the study was the difference of COP between moderate and severe lesions. Secondary outcomes were between group differences of the submaximal variable exercise oxygen uptake efficiency slope (OUES) and peak O2 pulse (O2pulsemax) as a surrogate for peripheral oxygen extraction and stroke volume increase during exercise. RESULTS The group of severe lesions displayed higher COP (29.5±7.0 vs. 25.2±6.2, P=0.028) as well as lower O2pulsemax (13.3±8.4 vs. 14.9±3.4 mL/beat/kg 102, P=0.038). VO2peak (17.4±6.5 vs. 20.8±8.5 mL/kg/min, P=0.286) and OUES (1.5±0.7 vs. 1.8±0.9, P=0.613) showed a trend towards lower values in severe lesions. COP was a better between group discriminator than O2pulsemax (area under the curve 73.8% vs. 72.4%). CONCLUSIONS As a submaximal variable, COP discriminated between moderate and severe lesions and may prove beneficial in a highly vulnerable population that is often unable to undergo exertional testing.
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- Simon Wernhart
- West German Heart- and Vascular Center, Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Hospital Essen University, Duisburg-Essen University, Essen, Germany -
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- West German Heart- and Vascular Center, Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Hospital Essen University, Duisburg-Essen University, Essen, Germany
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- West German Heart- and Vascular Center, Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Hospital Essen University, Duisburg-Essen University, Essen, Germany
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- West German Heart- and Vascular Center, Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Hospital Essen University, Duisburg-Essen University, Essen, Germany
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- West German Heart- and Vascular Center, Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Hospital Essen University, Duisburg-Essen University, Essen, Germany
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- West German Heart- and Vascular Center, Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Hospital Essen University, Duisburg-Essen University, Essen, Germany
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Nicholson C, Hanly M, Celermajer DS. An interactive geographic information system to inform optimal locations for healthcare services. PLOS DIGITAL HEALTH 2023; 2:e0000253. [PMID: 37155602 PMCID: PMC10166531 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pdig.0000253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Large health datasets can provide evidence for the equitable allocation of healthcare resources and access to care. Geographic information systems (GIS) can help to present this data in a useful way, aiding in health service delivery. An interactive GIS was developed for the adult congenital heart disease service (ACHD) in New South Wales, Australia to demonstrate its feasibility for health service planning. Datasets describing geographic boundaries, area-level demographics, hospital driving times, and the current ACHD patient population were collected, linked, and displayed in an interactive clinic planning tool. The current ACHD service locations were mapped, and tools to compare current and potential locations were provided. Three locations for new clinics in rural areas were selected to demonstrate the application. Introducing new clinics changed the number of rural patients within a 1-hour drive of their nearest clinic from 44·38% to 55.07% (79 patients) and reduced the average driving time from rural areas to the nearest clinic from 2·4 hours to 1·8 hours. The longest driving time was changed from 10·9 hours to 8·9 hours. A de-identified public version of the GIS clinic planning tool is deployed at https://cbdrh.shinyapps.io/ACHD_Dashboard/. This application demonstrates how a freely available and interactive GIS can be used to aid in health service planning. In the context of ACHD, GIS research has shown that adherence to best practice care is impacted by patients' accessibility to specialist services. This project builds on this research by providing opensource tools to build more accessible healthcare services.
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- Calum Nicholson
- Central Clinical School, University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health, Darlington, New South Wales, Australia
- Clinical Research Group, Heart Research Institute, Newtown, New South Wales, Australia
- Cardiology Department, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Big Data Research in Health, University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
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- Central Clinical School, University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health, Darlington, New South Wales, Australia
- Clinical Research Group, Heart Research Institute, Newtown, New South Wales, Australia
- Cardiology Department, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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Havers-Borgersen E, Butt JH, Østergaard L, Petersen JK, Torp-Pedersen C, Køber L, Fosbøl EL. Long-term incidence of infective endocarditis among patients with congenital heart disease. Am Heart J 2023; 259:9-20. [PMID: 36681172 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2023.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at lifelong high risk of infective endocarditis (IE). The risk of IE presumably differs among different CHD, but little knowledge exists on the area. METHODS In this observational cohort study, all CHD-patients born in 1977 to 2018 were identified using Danish nationwide registries and followed from the date of birth until first-time IE, emigration, death, or end of study (December 31, 2018). The comparative risk of IE among CHD-patients vs age- and sex-matched controls from the background population was assessed. The risk of IE was stratified according to the type of CHD and factors associated with IE including sex and relevant time-varying coefficients (ie, cyanosis, cardiac prostheses, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and cardiac implantable electronic devices) were examined using Cox-regression analysis. RESULTS A total of 23,464 CHD-patients (50.0% men) were identified and matched with 93,856 controls. During a median follow-up of 17.7 years, 217(0.9%) CHD-patients and 4(0.0%) controls developed IE, corresponding to incidence rates of 5.2(95%CI 4.6-6.0) and 0.02(95%CI 0.01-0.1) per 10,000 person-years, respectively. The incidence of IE was greatest among patients with tetralogy of fallot, malformations of the heart chambers (including transposition of the great arteries, univentricular heart, and truncus arteriosus), atrioventricular septal defects, and heart valve defects. Factors associated with IE among CHD-patients included male sex, cyanosis, cardiac prostheses, chronic kidney disease, and cardiac implantable electronic devices. CONCLUSIONS CHD-patients have a substantially higher associated incidence of IE than the background population. With the increasing longevity of these patients, relevant guidelines concerning preventive measures are important.
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- Eva Havers-Borgersen
- Department of Cardiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Department of Cardiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Brida M, Balint HO, Bence A, Panfile E, Prokšelj K, Kačar P, Lebid IH, Šimkova I, Bobocka K, Meidrops K, Strenge A, Perčin L, Kapleriene L, Gumbiene L, Tomkiewicz-Pająk L, Komar M, Roos-Hesselink JW, Gatzoulis MA, Diller GP. Infective endocarditis in adults with congenital heart disease: Contemporary management and related outcomes in Central and South-Eastern European region. Int J Cardiol 2023; 377:45-50. [PMID: 36638916 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2023.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Infective endocarditis (IE) remains major cause of morbidity and mortality in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Limited data exists on ACHD with IE in Central and South-Eastern European (CESEE) countries. The aim of this study is to characterize contemporary management and assess outcomes of ACHD with IE in CESEE region. METHODS Data on ACHD patients with IE from 9 tertiary centres in 9 different CESEE countries between 2015 and 2020 was included. Baseline demographics, clinical presentation, indication for surgery, outcomes, hospital and all-cause-1-year mortality were studied. RESULTS A total of 295 ACHD patients (mean age 40 ± 14 years) with IE were included. Median time from symptoms onset to establishing diagnosis was 25 (11-59) days. The majority of patients (203, 68.8%) received previous empiric oral antibiotic therapy. The highest incidence of IE was observed on native and left sided valves, 194(65.8%) and 204(69.2%), respectively. More than half had a vegetation size ≥10 mm (164, 55.6%); overall 138 (46.8%) had valve complications and 119 (40.3%) had heart failure. In-hospital mortality was 26 (8.8%). CONCLUSION There is clear delay in establishing IE diagnosis amongst ACHD patients in CESEE countries. Adequate diagnosis is hampered by common prescription of empiric antibiotics before establishing formal diagnosis. Hence, patients commonly present with associated complications requiring surgery. Hospital treatment and survival are, nevertheless, comparable to other Western European countries. Improved awareness and education of patients and medical profession regarding IE preventive measures, risks, signs, and symptoms are urgently needed. Empiric antibiotic prescription before blood cultures are taken must be omitted.
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- Margarita Brida
- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Croatia; Adult Congenital Heart Centre and National Centre for Pulmonary Hypertension, Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, Guys & St Thomas's NHS Trust, London, UK.
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- Department of Cardiology, Gottsegen György Hungarian Institute of Cardiology, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Cardiology, Gottsegen György Hungarian Institute of Cardiology, Budapest, Hungary; Károly Rácz Doctoral School of Clinical Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Republican Clinical Hospital, Cardiosurgery department Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
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- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Vrazov trg 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Ukrainian Children's Cardiac Center, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- ACHD Centre, Department of Cardiology and Angiology of Medical Faculty, Medical University and National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- ACHD Centre, Department of Cardiology and Angiology of Medical Faculty, Medical University and National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Riga Stradins University, 16 Dzirciema Street, Riga LV-1007, Latvia; Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital, Centre of Cardiac Surgery, 13 Pilsonu Street, Riga LV-1002, Latvia
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- Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital, Latvian Center of Cardiology, 13 Pilsonu Street, Riga LV-1002, Latvia
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia
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- Clinic of Cardiac and Vascular Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Cardiac and Vascular Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Cardiac and Vascular Diseases, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Cardiac and Vascular Diseases, Institute of Cardiology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, John Paul II Hospital, Kraków, Poland
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- Adult Congenital Heart Centre and National Centre for Pulmonary Hypertension, Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals, Guys & St Thomas's NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Division of Adult Congenital and Valvular Heart Disease, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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Ferro P, Boni R, Bartoli F, Lazzeri F, Slart RHJA, Erba PA. Radionuclide Imaging of Infective Endocarditis. Cardiol Clin 2023; 41:233-249. [PMID: 37003680 DOI: 10.1016/j.ccl.2023.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Infective endocarditis (IE) is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis is crucial for adequate patient management. Due to difficulties in the diagnosis, a multidisciplinary discussion in addition to the integration of clinical signs, microbiology data, and imaging data is used. Imaging, including echocardiography, molecular imaging techniques, and coronary CT angiography (CTA) is central to detect infections involving heart valves and implanted cardiovascular devices, also allowing for early detection of septic emboli and metastatic. This article describes the main clinical application of white blood cell SPECT/CT and [18F]FDG-PET/CT and CTA in IE and infections associated with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices.
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- Paola Ferro
- Nuclear Medicine Department ASST Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII Bergamo (Italy), Piazza OMS 1, Bergamo 24127, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Department ASST Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII Bergamo (Italy), Piazza OMS 1, Bergamo 24127, Italy
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- Department of Translational Research and Advanced Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, Regional Center of Nuclear Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma 57, Pisa I-56126, Italy
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- Department of Translational Research and Advanced Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, Regional Center of Nuclear Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma 57, Pisa I-56126, Italy
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- Medical Imaging Center, University Medical Center Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan Bicocca and Nuclear Medicine Unit ASST Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII Bergamo (Italy), Piazza OMS 1, Bergamo 24127, Italy.
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Prokšelj K. Stroke and systemic embolism in adult congenital heart disease. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcchd.2023.100453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Infective endocarditis in a cohort of adult CHD patients. Cardiol Young 2023; 33:190-195. [PMID: 35241206 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122000403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND CHD increases the risk of infective endocarditis due to the substrate of prosthetic materials and residual lesions. However, lesion-specific and mortality risks data are lacking. We sought to analyse clinical course and mortality of infective endocarditis in a cohort of adult CHD. METHODS Retrospective analysis of all cases of proven and probable infective endocarditis (Duke's criteria) followed in our adult CHD clinic between 1970 and August, 2021. Epidemiological, clinical and imaging data were analysed. Predictors of surgical treatment and mortality were assessed using regression analysis. RESULTS During a mean follow-up of 15.8 ± 10.9 years, 96 patients had 105 infective endocarditis episodes, half with previous cardiac surgery (corrective or palliative). The most frequent diagnoses were: ventricular septal defect, bicuspid aortic valve, Tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary atresia. The site of infection was identified by echocardiography in 82 episodes (91%), most frequently in aortic (n = 27), tricuspid (n = 15), and mitral (n = 13) valves. Blood cultures were positive in 79% of cases, being streptococci (n = 29) and staphylococci (n = 23) the predominant pathogens. Surgery was necessary in 40% and the in-hospital mortality was 10.5%, associated with heart failure (p < 0.001; OR 13.5) and a non-surgical approach (p = 0.003; OR 5.06). CONCLUSIONS In an adult CHD cohort, infective endocarditis was more frequent in patients with ventricular septal defect and bicuspid aortic valves, which contradicts the current guidelines that excludes them from prophylaxis. Surgical treatment is often required and mortality remains substantial. Prevention of this serious complication should be one of the major tasks in the care of adults with CHD.
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van Melle JP, Roos-Hesselink JW, Bansal M, Kamp O, Meshaal M, Pudich J, Luksic VR, Rodriguez-Alvarez R, Sadeghpour A, Hanzevacki JS, Sow R, Timóteo AT, Morgado MT, De Bonis M, Laroche C, Boersma E, Lancellotti P, Habib G. Infective endocarditis in adult patients with congenital heart disease. Int J Cardiol 2023; 370:178-185. [PMID: 36273665 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2022.10.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) predisposes to Infective Endocarditis (IE), but data about characterization and prognosis of IE in CHD patients is scarce. METHODS The ESC-EORP-EURO-ENDO study is a prospective international study in IE patients (n = 3111). In this pre-specified analysis, adult CHD patients (n = 365, 11.7%) are described and compared with patients without CHD (n = 2746) in terms of baseline characteristics and mortality. RESULTS CHD patients (73% men, age 44.8 ± 16.6 years) were younger and had fewer comorbidities. Of the CHD patients, 14% had a dental procedure before hospitalization versus 7% in non-CHD patients (p < 0.001) and more often had positive blood cultures for Streptococcus viridans (16.4% vs 8.8%, p < 0.001). As in non-CHD patients, IE most often affected the left-sided valves. For CHD patients, in-hospital mortality was 9.0% vs 18.1% in non-CHD patients (p < 0.001), and also, during the entire follow-up of 700 days, survival was more favorable (log-rank p < 0.0001), even after adjustment for age, gender and major comorbidities (Hazard Ratio (HR) 0.68; 95%CI 0.50-0.92). Within the CHD population, multivariable Cox regression revealed the following effects (HR and [95% CI]) on mortality: fistula (HR 6.97 [3.36-14.47]), cerebral embolus (HR 4.64 [2.08-10.35]), renal insufficiency (HR 3.44 [1.48-8.02]), Staphylococcus aureus as causative agent (HR 2.06 [1.11-3.81]) and failure to undertake surgery when indicated (HR 5.93 [3.15-11.18]). CONCLUSIONS CHD patients with IE have a better outcome in terms of all-cause mortality. The observed high incidence of dental procedures prior to IE warrants further studies about the current use, need and efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis in CHD patients.
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- Joost P van Melle
- Center for Congenital Heart Diseases, Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana 120001, India
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Cardiology, Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Kasr Al Ainy Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, University Hospital Ostrava, University of Ostrava, Faculty of Medicine, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Zagreb, School of Medicine and University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia
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- Echocardiography Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical & Research Center, Tehran, Iran; Duke Cardiovascular MR Center, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Zagreb, School of Medicine and University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Cardiology, Laboratory of Echocardiography, Luxembourg Hospital Centre, Luxembourg
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- Cardiology Department, Santa Marta Hospital, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiology Department, Santa Cruz Hospital, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Cardiac Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- EURObservational Research Programme, European Society of Cardiology, Heart House. 2035 Route des Colles, CS80179 Biot, 06903 Sophia-Antipolis, France
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- Department of Cardiology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- University of Liège Hospital, GIGA Cardiovascular Sciences, Department of Cardiology, CHU Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgium; Gruppo Villa Maria Care and Research, Maria Cecilia Hospital, Cotignola, Anthea Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- La Timone Hospital, Cardiology Department, Aix Marseille Univ, IRD, APHM, MEPHI, IHU-Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France
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Freddo AM, Jacobsen RM, Yeung E, Stone ML, Kay JD, Khanna AD. Surgical management and outcomes of endocarditis in adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcchd.2022.100364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Sousa C, Pinto FJ. Endocardite Infecciosa: Ainda mais Desafios que Certezas. Arq Bras Cardiol 2022; 118:976-988. [PMID: 35613200 PMCID: PMC9368884 DOI: 10.36660/abc.20200798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Após catorze décadas de evolução médica e tecnológica, a endocardite infeciosa continua a desafiar médicos no seu diagnóstico e manejo diário. O aumento da incidência, alterações demográficas (afetando pacientes mais idosos), microbiologia com taxas de infeção por Staphylococcus mais elevadas, com complicações graves ainda frequentes e uma mortalidade substancial tornam a endocardite uma doença muito complexa. Apesar de tudo, a inovação no seu diagnóstico, nomeadamente na área da microbiologia e imagem, e a melhoria nos cuidados intensivos e na cirurgia cardíaca (quanto às técnicas, materiais usados e momento de intervenção) podem ter um impacto no seu prognóstico. Os desafios persistem, incluindo repensar a profilaxia, melhorar os critérios de diagnóstico incluindo a endocardite com culturas negativas e endocardite de prótese valvar, o timing para a intervenção cirúrgica, e sua realização ou não na presença de acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico e em usuários de drogas intravenosas. Uma estratégia combinada na endocardite infeciosa é fundamental, incluindo decisões e protocolos clínicos avançados, um manejo multidisciplinar, organização e políticas de saúde que culminem em melhores resultados para os nossos pacientes.
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Saleh M, Gendy D, Voges I, Nyktari E, Arzanauskaite M. Complex adult congenital heart disease on cross-sectional imaging: an introductory overview. Insights Imaging 2022; 13:78. [PMID: 35467233 PMCID: PMC9038985 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-022-01201-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Congenital heart disease is the most common group of congenital pathology. Over the past few decades, advances in surgical treatment have resulted in a rising population of adult patients with repaired complex congenital heart disease. Although the quality of life has greatly improved, a significant proportion of morbidities encountered in clinical practice is now seen in adults rather than in children. These patients often have significant haemodynamic pathophysiology necessitating repeat intervention. CT and MRI are excellent imaging modalities, which help elucidate potential complications that may need urgent management. Although imaging should be performed in specialised centres, occasionally patients may present acutely to emergency departments in hospitals with little experience in managing potentially complex patients. The purpose of this article is to provide an introductory overview to the radiologist who may not be familiar with complex congenital heart disease in adult patients. This educational review has three main sections: (1) a brief overview of the post-operative anatomy and surgical management of the most common complex conditions followed by (2) a discussion on CT/MRI protocols and (3) a review of the various complications and their CT/MRI findings.
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- Mahdi Saleh
- Department of Radiology, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK.
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- Department of Radiology, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Paediatric Cardiology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Cardiovascular MRI Unit, BIOIATRIKI SA (Biomedicine Group of Companies), Athens, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK.,Cardiovascular Research Center-ICCC, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, IIB-Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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Soquet J, Ricciardi G, Dupré C, Juthier F. Tricuspid annuloplasty ring for external support of right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery conduit. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 61:1446-1448. [PMID: 34966931 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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We describe the use of a rigid tricuspid annuloplasty ring as an external support to avoid compression of a right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery conduit.
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- Jerome Soquet
- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, Cardiac Surgery, F-59000 Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care, F-59000 Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, Cardiac Surgery, F-59000 Lille, France
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Ngiam JN, Chew NW, Sim MY, Liong TS, Li TYW, Leow R, Sia CH, Loh PH, Wong RC, Yeo TC, Poh KK, Kong WK. Clinical and echocardiographic characteristics associated with the development of infective endocarditis in patients with significant mitral stenosis. Echocardiography 2021; 39:82-88. [PMID: 34931370 DOI: 10.1111/echo.15283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Infective endocarditis (IE) confers significant mortality and morbidity in patients with underlying mitral stenosis (MS), with both diseased native valves and after valvular procedures. PURPOSE We examined the clinical and echocardiographic parameters in association with the development of IE on patients with significant MS. METHODS A total of 478 consecutive patients with index echocardiographic diagnosis of significant mitral stenosis (mitral valve area <1.5 cm2 ) were included. Patients were grouped into those with or without IE on at least 5 years of follow-up. Baseline clinical, echocardiographic profile and clinical outcomes were compared. RESULTS IE was observed in 4.4% (n = 21) of the cohort. These patients were younger (45.3 ± 14.6 vs. 53.2 ± 15.5 years, p = 0.022) at the time of MS diagnosis. NT-proBNP was higher in patients who developed IE (13529 ± 12230 vs. 4381 ± 5875 pg/ml, p < 0.001), with larger left atrial diameter (54.4 ± 10.1 vs. 49.9 ± 9.5 mm, p = 0.040) and elevated pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP, 62.3 ± 17.2 vs. 47.2 ± 16.5 mmHg, p = 0.026). There was no significant difference in terms of MS severity, other concomitant valvulopathies, or etiology (rheumatic or degenerative) of MS. Patients who smoked had higher incidence of IE (33.3% vs. 14.2%, log-rank 7.27, p = 0.007). After adjusting for age, valve procedure and PASP, patients who smoked remained at elevated risk of IE (adjusted hazards ratio 2.99, 95% confidence interval 1.18-7.56, p = 0.021). CONCLUSION IE occurs in a proportion of patients with MS. Smoking, younger age of diagnosis of MS as well as dilated left atria with elevated PASP may be associated with an elevated risk of this complication.
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- Jinghao Nicholas Ngiam
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, National University, Health System Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, National University Health System Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, National University Health System Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Medicine, National University Health System Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore.,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore.,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore.,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Momtazmanesh S, Saeedi Moghaddam S, Malakan Rad E, Azadnajafabad S, Ebrahimi N, Mohammadi E, Rouhifard M, Rezaei N, Masinaei M, Rezaei N, Keykhaei M, Aminorroaya A, Ghamari A, Larijani B, Farzadfar F. Global, regional, and national burden and quality of care index of endocarditis: the global burden of disease study 1990-2019. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2021; 29:1287-1297. [PMID: 34897404 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwab211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AIMS Endocarditis accounts for significant morbidity and mortality. Timely diagnosis and prompt treatment are of paramount importance for optimal patient outcome. However, only few studies have assessed quality of care (QoC) in endocarditis. We aimed to describe QoC and changes in epidemiological features of endocarditis from 1990 to 2019. METHODS AND RESULTS Using primary indices of mortality, incidence, years of life lost, years lived with disability, and disability-adjusted life year, obtained from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019, we calculated four secondary measures. Principal component analysis was performed to calculate QoC index (QCI), scored on a scale of 0-100 with higher values indicating better QoC, for different locations, age groups, and genders from 1990 to 2019. The all-ages incidence rate of endocarditis was estimated to increase significantly from 1990 to 2019, while mortality rate did not change. The age-standardized QCI was 73.6% globally, with higher values in high-income countries than in low-income countries. High-income North America (82.0%) and Asia Pacific (81.1%) had the highest QCI, whereas Eastern Europe (43.3%) had the lowest. Globally, the 30-49 and 95+ age groups had the highest (91.3%) and the lowest (71.7%) QCI, respectively. In most countries, particularly those with lower socio-demographic index, women had better QCI. CONCLUSION This is the first global assessment of QCI, shedding light on the current trends and highlighting the necessity of improving the endocarditis QoC, mainly by timely case detection, adherence to antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines, utilizing targeted antibiotics and advanced treatments, in the African region and resolving gender inequality in selected countries.
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- Sara Momtazmanesh
- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Medical Center (Pediatric Center of Excellence), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, No.62, Dr. Gharib's street, End of Keshavarz Boulevard, Tehran 1419733151, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran.,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Science, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran.,Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, No.10, Jalal Al-e-Ahmad Highway, Tehran 1411713139, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran.,Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Science, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, No.10, Jalal Al-e-Ahmad Highway, Tehran 1411713139, Iran
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Second floor, No. 10, Al-e-Ahmad and Chamran Highway Intersection, Tehran 1411713137, Iran.,Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, No.10, Jalal Al-e-Ahmad Highway, Tehran 1411713139, Iran
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Rocha P, Rodrigues PF, Lima Silva A, Gomes PL. Extensive right-sided infectious endocarditis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:14/6/e240586. [PMID: 34116989 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-240586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a rare cause of infectious endocarditis. Most cases have an acute and aggressive evolution, with a high mortality rate. We report the case of a 36-year-old man, with a history of unrepaired ventricular septal defect, who came to the emergency department with fever, cough and asthenia with 3 months of evolution. Blood cultures were positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae Echocardiogram showed large vegetation on septum, free wall and outflow tract of the right ventricle. Thoracic CT revealed septic pulmonary embolism. Antimicrobial therapy and surgical treatment was performed and the patient presented a favourable evolution.
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- Patrícia Rocha
- Internal Medicine, Centro Hospitalar do Médio Ave EPE, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
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- Internal Medicine, Centro Hospitalar do Médio Ave EPE, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
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- Cardiology, Centro Hospitalar do Médio Ave EPE, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
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Snygg-Martin U, Giang KW, Dellborg M, Robertson J, Mandalenakis Z. Cumulative incidence of infective endocarditis in patients with congenital heart disease: a nationwide, case-control study over nine decades. Clin Infect Dis 2021; 73:1469-1475. [PMID: 34036324 PMCID: PMC8528398 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciab478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a lifelong predisposing condition for infective endocarditis (IE). As a consequence of advances in pediatric care, the number of adults with CHD is now exceeding the number of children. The goal of the present study was to determine the cumulative incidence of IE in patients with CHD and detect temporal changes compared with controls. METHODS Nationwide registry-based case-control study of patients with CHD born 1930-2017 matched with 10 random controls. Infective endocarditis episodes were linked using the Swedish 10-digit personal identification number. RESULTS In total, 89,541 patients with CHD and 890,470 matched controls were included. In patients with CHD, 1477 IE episodes were registered and 447 episodes in controls. Patients with CHD had 8.5% cumulative incidence of IE at age 87 years, compared with 0.7% in matched controls. Incidence rate of IE per 100,000 person-years was 65.5 (95% confidence interval [CI] 62.2-68.9) and 1.8 (95% CI 1.7-2.0) in CHD patients and controls, respectively. By age 18 years, patients with CHD had an IE incidence similar to that of 81-year-old controls. Incidence of IE differed by age but not by birth year. Bacterial etiology was registered from 1997 in half of the IE episodes; among CHD IE cases, 43.3% were caused by streptococci, 29.8% by Staphylococcus aureus. CONCLUSIONS Infective endocarditis remains an important complication in patients with CHD. Incidence correlate with age and the number of IE episodes are expected to increase as the CHD population grow older.
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- Ulrika Snygg-Martin
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; and Department of Infectious Diseases, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; and Department of Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; and Department of Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden; and Adult Congenital Heart Unit, Department of Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Institute of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; and Department of Infectious Diseases, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden; and Department of Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden; and Adult Congenital Heart Unit, Department of Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Sheppard MN. Sudden Death in Congenital Heart Disease: The Role of the Autopsy in Determining the Actual Cause. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2020; 7:E58. [PMID: 33339230 PMCID: PMC7766481 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd7040058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Congenital heart defects (CHDs) have undergone a large change in epidemiology due to prenatal screening and improved outcomes with surgery and percutaneous procedures. In patients with complex CHD there is an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) and up to 11% of all SCDs in the young occur in people with CHD. It is essential for clinicians to be aware of the risk factors, and for all patients to be followed up in specialised centres. When an SCD occurs, it is important that an autopsy is done and for the pathologist to have an in-depth knowledge of the particular defect and the corrective surgical techniques employed, as well as any complications due to these procedures. Both pathologist and cardiologist should work closely together to explain the cause of death to the family. A terminal cardiac arrhythmia explains many of the SCD cases, often with underlying cardiac fibrosis due to previous procedures. SCD may also be the first presentation of CHD, so great care is required when examining such cases and referral for a detailed expert opinion is recommended in all CHD-SCD cases.
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- Mary N Sheppard
- CRY Unit of Cardiovascular Pathology, Molecular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute, St. George's Medical School, St. George's University of London, London SW17 0RE, UK
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Thromboembolic complications in adult congenital heart disease: the knowns and the unknowns. Clin Res Cardiol 2020; 110:1380-1391. [PMID: 33037501 DOI: 10.1007/s00392-020-01746-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Despite impressive improvement in long-term survival, adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) remain exposed to a significant cardiovascular morbidity over lifetime. Thromboembolic events (TE) are a major issue. Specific anatomic groups have been shown a particular high risk of TE, including cyanotic heart disease and Fontan circulation. Many intercurrent clinical factors add a substantial risk such as intracardiac medical devices, atrial arrhythmia, endocarditis, or pregnancy. Nevertheless, what is unknown exceeds what is known, especially regarding the management of this heterogenous patient population. Anticoagulation decision should always be individualized weighing balanced with the alternative risk of hemorrhagic complications. In this review, we aim to synthetize existing literature on TE in adults with CHD, discuss management issues, highlight gaps in knowledge, and intend to suggest high priority research.
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PURPOSE Adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) are a rapidly growing population with ever-increasing complexity, and intensive care unit (ICU) management is often necessary. This review summarizes common cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular complications in ACHD and provides a framework for ICU care. RECENT FINDINGS Heart failure is the leading cause of hospitalization and mortality in ACHD. Varied anatomy and repairs, as well as differing physiological complications, limit generalized application of management algorithms. Recent studies suggest that earlier mechanical support in advanced cases is feasible and potentially helpful. Cardiac arrhythmias are poorly tolerated and often require immediate attention. Other complications requiring intensive care include infections such as endocarditis and COVID-19, pulmonary hypertension, renal failure, hepatic dysfunction, coagulopathy, and stroke. Successful ICU care in ACHD requires a multi-disciplinary approach with careful consideration of anatomy, physiology, and associated comorbidities. Few studies have formally examined ICU management in ACHD and further research is necessary.
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- Payton Kendsersky
- Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center, DUMC 3010, Durham, NC 27710 USA
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Early Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Valve Disease: Effect on Mortality and Clinical Ramifications. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9092694. [PMID: 32825345 PMCID: PMC7563468 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9092694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Timing of aortic valve intervention for chronic aortic regurgitation (AR) and/or aortic stenosis (AS) potentially affects long-term survival. The 2014 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology (AHA/ACC) guidelines provide recommendations for the timing of intervention. Subsequent to the guidelines' release, several studies have been published that suggest a survival benefit from earlier timing of surgery for severe AR and/or AS. The aim of this review was to determine whether patients who have chronic aortic regurgitation (AR) and/or aortic stenosis (AS) have a survival benefit from earlier timing of aortic valve surgery. Medical databases were systematically searched from January 2015 to April 2020 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies that examined the timing of aortic valve replacement surgery for chronic AR and/or AS. For chronic AR, four observational studies and no RCTs were identified. For chronic AS, five observational studies, one RCT and one meta-analysis were identified. One observational study examining mixed aortic valve disease (MAVD) was identified. All of these studies, for AR, AS, and MAVD, found long-term survival benefit from timing of aortic valve surgery earlier than the current guidelines. Larger prospective RCTs are required to evaluate the benefit of earlier surgical intervention.
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Wu Z, Chen Y, Xiao T, Niu T, Shi Q, Xiao Y. Epidemiology and risk factors of infective endocarditis in a tertiary hospital in China from 2007 to 2016. BMC Infect Dis 2020; 20:428. [PMID: 32552765 PMCID: PMC7301995 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-05153-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background To explore the trends in epidemiology and the risk factors related to the prognosis of infective endocarditis in a tertiary hospital over the past ten years. Methods A retrospective cohort study was performed. A total of 407 consecutive patients who were admitted with infective endocarditis were included. The clinical characteristics and the risk factors related to the prognosis of infective endocarditis during this period were analyzed. Results A total of 407 patients with infective endocarditis were included, the average age was 48 ± 16 years old with an increasing trend and in-hospital mortality rate was 10.6% and one-year mortality rate was 11.3%. Among patients with underlying heart disease, congenital heart disease was the most common (25.8%), followed by rheumatic heart disease (17.0%) which showed a decreased trend during this period (P < 0.001). There were 222(54.5%) patients with positive blood cultures results and Streptococci (24.6%) was the main pathogens with an increasing trend. There were 403 patients (99%) with surgical indications, but only 235 patients (57.7%) received surgical treatment. Hemodialysis (P = 0.041, OR = 4.697, 95% CI 1.068–20.665), pulmonary hypertension (P = 0.001, OR = 5.308, 95% CI 2.034–13.852), Pitt score ≥ 4 (P < 0.001, OR = 28.594, 95% CI 5.561–148.173) and vegetation length>30 mm (P = 0.011, OR = 13.754, 95% CI 1.832–103.250) were independent risk factors for in-hospital mortality. Conclusions There were no significant changes in the overall incidence of infective endocarditis, but the clinical features of infective endocarditis had slightly changed during the past ten years. Streptococci infective endocarditis was still the predominant. Patients with hemodialysis, pulmonary hypertension, Pitt score ≥ 4 and vegetation length>30 mm had an worse in-hospital outcome.
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- Zhenzhu Wu
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases,Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.,The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children' Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases,Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases,Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases,Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases,Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases,Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Ma L, Ge Y, Ma H, Zhu B, Miao Q. Infective endocarditis at a tertiary-care hospital in China. J Cardiothorac Surg 2020; 15:135. [PMID: 32522279 PMCID: PMC7285574 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-020-01183-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to describe the clinical features and outcome of infective endocarditis at a general hospital in China and to identify the risk factors associated with in-hospital mortality. Methods A retrospective study was conducted and all patients diagnosed with definite or possible infective endocarditis between January 2013 and June 2018 according to the modified Duke criteria were included. Results A total of 381 patients were included. The mean age was 46 years old and 66.9% patients were male patients. Community acquired IE was the most common type of infective endocarditis and Viridans Group Streptococci (37.5%) was still the most common causative pathogen. The microbial etiology of infective endocarditis varied with location of acquisition. 97 (25.5%) patients had culture-negative infective endocarditis. Vegetations were detected in 85% patients and mitral valve was the most common involved valve. Operations were performed in 72.7% patients and in-hospital mortality rate was 8.4%. The risk factors of in-hospital mortality were age old than 70 years old, heart failure, stroke and medical therapy. Conclusions Older age, heart failure, stroke and medical therapy were risk factors of in-hospital mortality. Infective endocarditis, were mainly caused by Viridans Group Streptococci, characterized by younger patients and lower mortality rate in China.
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- Lulu Ma
- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Congenital Heart Disease and Risk of Central Nervous System Infections: A Nationwide Cohort Study. Pediatr Cardiol 2020; 41:869-876. [PMID: 32162026 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-020-02324-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Congenital heart disease (CHD) is associated with risk factors of central nervous system (CNS) infections including infective endocarditis, cardiac shunt physiology, and immune deficiencies. We aimed to investigate the risk of CNS infections in the CHD population compared to the general population. In this cohort study, we used Danish nationwide medical registries to identify individuals diagnosed with CHD at any age, born between 1977 and 2012. For each CHD individual, we matched 10 individuals on sex and birth year from the general population. Subjects were followed until first-time hospital diagnosis of CNS infection, death, emigration, or end of study. We computed cumulative incidences of CNS infections with death as a competing risk, as well as hazard ratios (HRs) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) adjusted for birth year and sex. We identified 17,550 individuals with CHD (50% male). Among subjects with CHD, the cumulative incidence of CNS infection at age 30 years was 1.0% compared to 0.6% in the general population. The overall HR of CNS infections in CHD subjects relative to the general population was 2.1 (95% CI 1.6-2.7). The HR was 1.9 (95% CI 1.4-2.7) for mild to moderate CHD, 2.1 (95% CI 1.3-3.3) for severe CHD and 3.0 (95% CI 1.1-8.2) for univentricular physiology. The HR for CHD subjects without record of infective endocarditis was 2.0 (95% CI 1.5-2.5). The risk of CNS infections was increased among individuals with CHD compared to the general population, and the risk was not limited to individuals with infective endocarditis.
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Ly R, Compain F, Gaye B, Pontnau F, Bouchard M, Mainardi JL, Iserin L, Lebeaux D, Ladouceur M. Predictive factors of death associated with infective endocarditis in adult patients with congenital heart disease. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. ACUTE CARDIOVASCULAR CARE 2020; 10:2048872620901394. [PMID: 31990202 DOI: 10.1177/2048872620901394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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AIMS Infective endocarditis is a severe infection which can occur in adult patients with congenital heart disease. We aimed to determine outcomes and risk factors of death in adult congenital heart disease and to investigate differences with infective endocarditis in non-congenital heart disease. METHODS AND RESULTS Between March 2000 and June 2018, 671 consecutive episodes of infective endocarditis in adult patients were retrospectively recorded. Cases were classified according to the modified Duke classification. All adult congenital heart disease cases were managed by infectious disease specialists and adult congenital heart disease cardiologists. During this period, 142 infective endocarditis episodes (21%) occurred in adult congenital heart disease patients with simple (46.5%), moderate (21.1%), or complex (32.4%) congenital heart disease. In-hospital mortality was 12.7%. The strongest predictive factors of in-hospital death in multivariate analysis were complexity of congenital heart disease (odds ratio (OR) 8.02, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.53-42.07), age (OR 1.05, 95% CI 1.00-1.19) and white blood cell count 12 g/L or greater (OR 8.72, 95% CI 2.42-31.43). Patients with congenital heart disease were significantly younger (median age 36 vs. 67 years, P<0.001), had undergone more redo cardiac surgeries (35.7% vs. 11.3%, P<0.01) and presented with more right-sided infective endocarditis (39.4% vs. 7.9%, P<0.01) than patients without congenital heart disease. Congenital heart disease was associated with two-fold lower in-hospital mortality rates (OR 0.37, 95% CI 0.19-0.74), independently of age, gender, obesity, renal function and side of infective endocarditis. CONCLUSION Although mortality associated with infective endocarditis is lower in adult patients with congenital heart disease than patients without congenital heart disease, infective endocarditis mortality is particularly high in patients with complex congenital heart disease. Education and prevention about the risk of infective endocarditis is essential, especially in this group.
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- Reaksmei Ly
- Université de Paris, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, France
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Centre de Référence des Malformations Cardiaques Congénitales Complexes, France
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- Université de Paris, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, France
- Unité de Bactériologie, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, France
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- Université de Paris, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, France
- Inserm U970, Paris Centre de Recherche Cardiovasculaire, France
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- Université de Paris, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, France
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Centre de Référence des Malformations Cardiaques Congénitales Complexes, France
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, The Royal Brompton Hospital, UK
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- Université de Paris, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, France
- Unité Mobile d'Infectiologie, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, France
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- Université de Paris, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, France
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Centre de Référence des Malformations Cardiaques Congénitales Complexes, France
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- Université de Paris, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, France
- Unité Mobile d'Infectiologie, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, France
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- Université de Paris, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, France
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Unit, Centre de Référence des Malformations Cardiaques Congénitales Complexes, France
- Inserm U970, Paris Centre de Recherche Cardiovasculaire, France
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Neidenbach R, Achenbach S, Andonian C, Beckmann J, Biber S, Dittrich S, Ewert P, Freilinger S, Huntgeburth M, Nagdyman N, Oberhoffer R, Pieper L, von Kodolitsch Y, Weyand M, Bauer UMM, Kaemmerer H. [Medical care of adults with congenital heart diseases : Present and future]. Herz 2019; 44:553-572. [PMID: 31263905 DOI: 10.1007/s00059-019-4820-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are the most common types of congenital organ defects. Thanks to medical progress in congenital cardiology and heart surgery, most children with CHD reach adulthood. Despite primarily successful treatment residual and subsequent conditions as well as (non)cardiac comorbidities can influence the chronic course of the disease and lead to a higher morbidity and mortality. Adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) in Germany are not tied to the healthcare structure despite the great need for aftercare. According to the results of the medical care of ACHD (MC-ACHD) study, ACHD centers and specialists in Germany are insufficiently perceived despite increased complication rates and the great need for specialist guidance. General practitioners and patients are not adequately informed about existing ACHD facilities. A better awareness of the ACHD problem should be created at the level of primary medical supply in order to optimize care and to reduce morbidity and mortality. Improved future-oriented patient care includes lifelong regular follow-up and the possibility of interdisciplinary, integrated medical care of CHD.
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- R Neidenbach
- Klinik für angeborene Herzfehler und Kinderkardiologie, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Lazarettstr. 36, 80636, München, Deutschland.
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- Medizinische Klinik 2, Kardiologie und Angiologie, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Ulmenweg 18, 91054, Erlangen, Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Sportpsychologie, Fakultät für Sport- und Gesundheitswissenschaften, Technische Universität München, Georg-Brauchle-Ring 60-62, 80992, München, Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Sportpsychologie, Fakultät für Sport- und Gesundheitswissenschaften, Technische Universität München, Georg-Brauchle-Ring 60-62, 80992, München, Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Sportpsychologie, Fakultät für Sport- und Gesundheitswissenschaften, Technische Universität München, Georg-Brauchle-Ring 60-62, 80992, München, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik 2, Kardiologie und Angiologie, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Ulmenweg 18, 91054, Erlangen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für angeborene Herzfehler und Kinderkardiologie, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Lazarettstr. 36, 80636, München, Deutschland
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- Klinik für angeborene Herzfehler und Kinderkardiologie, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Lazarettstr. 36, 80636, München, Deutschland
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- Klinik III für Innere Medizin, Zentrum für Erwachsene mit angeborenen Herzfehlern (EMAH), Herzzentrum, Universitätsklinikum Köln, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Köln, Deutschland
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- Klinik für angeborene Herzfehler und Kinderkardiologie, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Lazarettstr. 36, 80636, München, Deutschland
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- Lehrstuhl für Präventive Pädiatrie, Technische Universität München, Georg-Brauchle-Ring 60/62, 80992, München, Deutschland
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- Professur für behaviorale Epidemiologie, Technische Universität Dresden, Chemnitzer Str. 46, 01187, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Universitäres Herzzentrum Hamburg, Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemeine und Interventionelle Kardiologie, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik 2, Kardiologie und Angiologie, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Ulmenweg 18, 91054, Erlangen, Deutschland
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- Nationales Register für angeborene Herzfehler, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für angeborene Herzfehler und Kinderkardiologie, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Lazarettstr. 36, 80636, München, Deutschland.
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Folwaczny M, Bauer F, Grünberg C. Significance of oral health in adult patients with congenital heart disease. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2019; 9:S377-S387. [PMID: 31737544 PMCID: PMC6837931 DOI: 10.21037/cdt.2018.09.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Due to improved diagnosis and treatment life expectancy of patients with congenital heart disease is steadily increasing resulting in a growing portion of adult patients. When entering, adulthood patients commonly show a shift in their specific needs for medical care. Since the treatment is mostly not curative many patients have life-long cardiovascular anomalies, among others, entailing high risk for the development of infective endocarditis. Several oral diseases, i.e., caries, apical periodontitis and periodontitis show a very high overall prevalence. These entities are primarily initiated by bacterial infections. Hence, they cause an inherent risk for bacteremia and subsequently for infective endocarditis in patients with congenital heart disease during professional dental care and various daily activities. Conversely congenital heart disease seems to be inevitably associated with considerable impairment of oral health resulting in a tight interrelation between both entities. Different preventive strategies are available to address the elevated risk for infective endocarditis due to oral diseases in patients with congenital heart disease during professional dental care and routine daily activities. This review delineates the current evidence regarding the issue of oral health in adult patients with congenital heart disease.
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- Matthias Folwaczny
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Technology Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
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Wang Z, Song HM, Wang F, Zhao CM, Huang RT, Xue S, Li RG, Qiu XB, Xu YJ, Liu XY, Yang YQ. A New ISL1 Loss-of-Function Mutation Predisposes to Congenital Double Outlet Right Ventricle. Int Heart J 2019; 60:1113-1122. [DOI: 10.1536/ihj.18-685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Zhi Wang
- Department of Pediatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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- Department of Cardiology, The Fifth People's Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University
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- Department of Pediatrics, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine
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- Department of Cardiology, The Fifth People's Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University
- Department of Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, The Fifth People's Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University
- Department of Central Laboratory, The Fifth People's Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University
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Sharifkazemi M, Nemati M, Moarref A. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia right-sided endocarditis in an adult patient with uncorrected congenital heart disease. IDCases 2019; 17:e00562. [PMID: 31193537 PMCID: PMC6535679 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2019.e00562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a Gram negative, low virulence, one of the leading multiple-drug-resistant pathogen and quite often causes nosocomial infection. Bacteremia with Stenotrophomonas maltophilia has higher mortality than Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Stenotrophomonas maltophilia endocarditis is too scarce, however, it accompanied with high rates of mortality and morbidity. Acute bacterial endocarditis due to Stenotrophomonas maltophilia can occur even in patients with uncorrected congenital heart disease and lack of immune deficiency, therefore. clinicians should be aware.
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- Mohammadbagher Sharifkazemi
- Department of Cardiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Postal code: 7193711351, Iran
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Cardiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Postal code: 7193711351, Iran
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Havers-Borgersen E, Fosbøl EL, Rørth R, Kragholm K, Kristensen SL, Bundgaard H, Bruun NE, Østergaard L, Aslam M, Valeur N, Gislason GH, Torp-Pedersen C, Køber L, Butt JH. Nursing Home Admission and Initiation of Domiciliary Care Following
Infective Endocarditis. Glob Heart 2019; 14:41-46.e2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gheart.2019.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Neidenbach R, Niwa K, Oto O, Oechslin E, Aboulhosn J, Celermajer D, Schelling J, Pieper L, Sanftenberg L, Oberhoffer R, de Haan F, Weyand M, Achenbach S, Schlensak C, Lossnitzer D, Nagdyman N, von Kodolitsch Y, Kallfelz HC, Pittrow D, Bauer UMM, Ewert P, Meinertz T, Kaemmerer H. Improving medical care and prevention in adults with congenital heart disease-reflections on a global problem-part II: infective endocarditis, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary arterial hypertension and aortopathy. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2018; 8:716-724. [PMID: 30740319 DOI: 10.21037/cdt.2018.10.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Despite relevant residua and sequels, follow-up care of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) is too often not performed by/in specialized and/or certified physicians or centers although major problems in the long-term course may develop. The most relevant encompass heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, heart valve disorders, pulmonary vascular disease, infective endocarditis (IE), aortopathy and non-cardiac comorbidities. The present publication emphasizes current data on IE, pulmonary and pulmonary arterial hypertension and aortopathy in ACHD and underlines the deep need of an experienced follow-up care by specialized and/or certified physicians or centers, as treatment regimens from acquired heart disease can not be necessarily transmitted to CHD. Moreover, the need of primary and secondary medical prevention becomes increasingly important in order to reduce the burden of disease as well as the socioeconomic burden and costs in this particular patient group.
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- Rhoia Neidenbach
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, St. Luke's International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Dokuz Eylul University Hospital air Esref Cad, İzmir, Turkey
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- Toronto Congenital Cardiac Centre for Adults, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, CA, Canada
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- Ahmanson/UCLA Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center, Los Angeles, USA
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- Central Clinical School Heart Research Institute C39 - Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, University Hospital of Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Behavioral Epidemiology, Institute for Clinical Psychology und Psychotherapy, Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice and Family Medicine, University Hospital of Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Preventive Pediatrics, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Clinic for Thorax-, Heart- and Vessel Surgery, German Heart Competence Center, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- University Heart Center Hamburg, University Clinic Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Clinic for Pediatric Cardiology und Intensive medicine, Medical School Hannover, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, Technical University Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- University Heart Center Hamburg, University Clinic Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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Montanaro C, Dimopoulos K, Shore DF. Infective endocarditis in patients with congenital heart disease: When, where and how. Int J Cardiol 2018; 249:171-172. [PMID: 29121722 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.09.186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/22/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Claudia Montanaro
- Adult Congenital Heart Centre & National Centre for Pulmonary Hypertension, Royal Brompton Hospital, Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
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- Adult Congenital Heart Centre & National Centre for Pulmonary Hypertension, Royal Brompton Hospital, Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College School of Medicine, London, UK
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College School of Medicine, London, UK; Surgical Division of Adult Congenital Heart Disease Centre, Royal Brompton Hospital, Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Ing RJ, Twite MD. Noteworthy Literature published in 2017 for Congenital Cardiac Anesthesiologists. Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2018; 22:35-48. [DOI: 10.1177/1089253217753398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
This review focuses on the literature published during the 13 months from December 2016 to December 2017 that is of interest to anesthesiologists taking care of children and adults with congenital heart disease. Five themes are addressed during this time period and 100 peer-reviewed articles are discussed.
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- Richard J. Ing
- Children’s Hospital Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Children’s Hospital Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
- University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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Fernández-Hidalgo N, Almirante B. Current status of infectious endocarditis: New populations at risk, new diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin 2018; 36:69-71. [PMID: 29325999 DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2017.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2017] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Servei de Malalties Infeccioses, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, España
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