Echocardiographic findings of the surgery group and the antibiotic group
| Surgery group (n = 39) | Antibiotic group (n = 10) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of valve | NS | ||
| Mechanical | 26 | 7 | |
| Biological | 13 | 3 | |
| Localisation of PVE | NS | ||
| Aortic | 35 | 8 | |
| Mitral | 4 | 2 | |
| Both | 4 | 0 | |
| Perivalvar leakage | 32 | 1 | < 0.0001 |
| Abscess | 32 | 1 | < 0.0001 |
| Aortoventricular dehiscence | 15 | 0 | 0.02 |
| Vegetations | 9 | 3 | NS |
PVE, prosthetic valve endocarditis.