Complications in 22 cases of hospital acquired infective endocarditis
| Complication | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Persistent fever | 6 (27) |
| Brain abscess/emboli | 5 (23) |
| Heart failure | 4 (18) |
| Septic pulmonary emboli | 4 (18) |
| Valvar/myocardial abscess | 2 (9) |
| Splenic abscess | 3 (14) |
| Renal failure (dialysis necessary) | 1 (5) |
| None of the above | 3 (14) |