Prognosis of Infective Endocarditis According to Clinical Characteristics, Economic Status, and Center Experience.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Infective endocarditis (IE) is a life-threatening disease with high morbidity and mortality rates. However, the risk factors for mortality in these patients require further study. This study aimed to evaluate the association of clinical outcomes of IE with patients' clinical characteristics and economic status and treatment center experience using nationwide data.

Materials and methods

Data were collected from the National Health Insurance System of South Korea. Patients diagnosed with IE between 2003 and 2018 were included. Baseline characteristics, treatment, and survival outcomes were analyzed.

Results

Among the 8487 patients included, 6617 (78.0%) had native valve IE, 1678 (19.8%) had prosthetic valve IE, and 192 (2.3%) had cardiac device-related IE (CDRIE

SUBMITTER: Kim WD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12834605 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature