Predisposing factors
| Number (%) | |
|---|---|
| Each patient may have more than one predisposing factor. | |
| Cardiac predisposition | |
| Valve disease | 126 (61) |
| Rheumatic fever | 26 (13) |
| History of endocarditis | 22 (11) |
| Congenital heart disease | 17 (8) |
| Pacemaker or temporary wire | 13 (6) |
| Non-cardiac predisposition | |
| Central line within six months | 42 (20) |
| Misuse of injected drugs | 19 (9) |