Prosthetic valve endocarditis. Comparison of heterograft tissue valves and mechanical valves

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1978 Dec;76(6):795-803.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Bioprosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Bioprosthesis / mortality
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / etiology*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / mortality
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / therapy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / mortality
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / mortality
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy