Destruction of the intervalvular fibrosa (IVF) in infective endocarditis makes radical debridement followed by reconstruction of the IVF as the best treatment available for these patients. Authors describe their techniques in dealing with these extremely challenging cases, and show their results.
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Endocarditis
June 16, 2014
The rate of cerebral embolism in patients with acute infective endocarditis (AIE) was about one quarter on CT scanning, with about one third having silent emboli. This had an adverse impact on survival. Haemorrhagic transformation was low. The authors indicate CT scanning should be routine for all patients with AIE.
March 26, 2014
This comprehensive review discusses evolving strategies for managing infective endocarditis and the mechanisms for how the most common and life-threatening complications occur.
January 30, 2014
Joel Dunning talks with Carlos Mestres, Senior Staff Surgeon at the University of Barcelona, member of the International Collaboration on Endocarditis, and Associate Editor of the European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery. In this interview, Mr. Dunning and Dr. Mestres take an in-depth look at the treatment of endocarditis.
January 7, 2014
Results of bicuspid valve reconstruction for endocarditis have been suboptimal due to dehiscence of pericardial patches and other causes. This video illustrates complete replacement of destroyed bicuspid leaflets, using glutaraldehyde-fixed autologous pericardial leaflets.
April 10, 2008
Introduction