Evaluation of Tricuspid Valve Repair Without Annuloplasty Ring in Intravenous Drug Abusers
Abd Al Jawad, Mohammed; Ammar, Ayman; Nahas, Yasser; Ahmed, Ahmed; Kilany, Ibrahim; El Kerdany, Ahmed;
Abstract
Tricuspid valve endocarditis among intravenous (IV) drug abusers is increasing in prevalence in modern societies. The increased risk of reinfection in such patients makes surgical reintervention a risky decision. Repair is preferred over replacement to minimize the presence of foreign material in a potentially infected field.
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| Title | Evaluation of Tricuspid Valve Repair Without Annuloplasty Ring in Intravenous Drug Abusers | Authors | Abd Al Jawad, Mohammed ; Ammar, Ayman; Nahas, Yasser; Ahmed, Ahmed; Kilany, Ibrahim; El Kerdany, Ahmed | Issue Date | 2020 | Journal | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | ISSN | 00034975 | DOI | 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.08.022 | PubMed ID | 31542330 |
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