Infective endocarditis involving MitraClip^© devices: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Progress of interventional cardiology has boosted the use of newer cardiac devices. These devices are perceived to be less prone to infections compared to traditional surgical prostheses, but little data are currently available. In this systematic review (SR), we summarize current literature regarding the clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients with MitraClip-related infective endocarditis (IE).

Methods

We conducted a SR of PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, and Scopus between January 2003 and March 2022. MitraClip-related IE was defined according to 2015 ESC criteria whereas MitraClip involvement as vegetation on the device or on the mitral valve. Risk of bias was assessed through standardized checklist and potential bias of underestimation canno

SUBMITTER: Bertolino L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10545607 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature