Prognostic Factors of Galvez-Acebal et al for a Patient with Left-Sided Endocarditis

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Galvez-Acebal et al identified prognostic factors for a patient with left-sided endocarditis. These can help to identify a patient who may require more aggressive management. The authors are from the Grupo para el Estudio de las Infecciones Cardiovasculares de la Sociedad Andaluza de Enfermedades Infecciosas in Spain.

Patient selection: left-sided infective endocarditis

Risk factors associated with increased risk of mortality:

(1) high Charlson comorbidity score

(2) prosthetic heart valve involved

(3) perivalvular extension

(4) Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis

(5) severe heart failure

(6) neurologic manifestations

(7) septic shock

(8) acute renal failure

Risk factors associated with a reduced risk of mortality:

(1) Streptococcus viridans endocarditis

(2) surgical treatment

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