Indications of surgery in active infective endocarditis
| Indication | Number (n = 63, multiple answers) |
|---|---|
| Vegetation: possible future development of systemic embolisation/status after systemic embolisation | 37 (52.4%) |
| Cardiac failure unresponsive to medical treatment | 20 (31.7%) |
| Prosthetic material infection | 14 (20.3%) |
| Periannular extension of abscess | 11 (17.5%) |
| Persistent bacteraemia despite appropriate medical treatment | 5 (7.9%) |
| Arrhythmia | 2 (2.9%) |
| Others | 4 (5.8%) |