Demographic, clinical and microbiological profiles, and outcome of children with infective endocarditis requiring surgical intervention in acute phase: A case series
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Infective endocarditis (IE) is associated with certain complications that can only be controlled with surgical intervention. This case series comprises 16 pediatric patients with IE who underwent surgical intervention during the acute phase, before completion of antibiotic therapy, at tertiary care pediatric heart institute in South India. Ten (62.5%) out of 16 cases had underlying congenital heart diseases. Blood cultures were positive in 12 (75%) cases. Valvular insufficiency was the predominant indication for surgical intervention, observed in 12 (75%) cases. Thirteen (81%) cases had uneventful recovery, while 2 (12.5%) cases expired during treatment. Early surgical intervention in acute phase was associated with favorable outcome in majority.
Authors: Hriday Chandra Gundeti, Sowmya Kasturi, Srinath Reddy Narahari, Madhu A. Yadav, Revathi Kavuluri, Thanigai Arasu
Institution: Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7102641289