The aim of this retrospective study was to detect the risk factors for in-hospital mortality after surgery for active @entity340 ( PVE). We reviewed 35 operations for active PVE, including 6 cases of early PVE. Seven @entity1 were New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class IV. Preoperative mechanical ventilation was necessary in 3 @entity1 , 1 @entity1 required intra-aortic balloon pumping, and another needed percutaneous cardiopulmonary support. Preoperatively, cerebrovascular events were observed in 13 @entity1 , annular abscess in 12, and perivalvular leakage in 14. Valve replacement was performed in 24 @entity1 and aortic root replacement in 11. Annular reconstruction was required in 18 @entity1 . There were 6 hospital deaths( 17.1%). The results of risk factor analysis showed that early PVE, NYHA functional class IV, and preoperative mechanical ventilation were independent risk factors for in-hospital death after surgery. In conclusion, surgical treatment of PVE should be performed before hemodynamic deterioration.

[Risk Factors in Surgical Intervention for XXXX ].

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patient', 'patients'] @entity340 :: ('MESH:D006349', 'Disease') :: ['prosthetic valve endocarditis']
@entity340 :: (MESH:D006349,Disease) :: ['Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis']
