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Early mortality.
| Causes of early death | Number | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Postoperative low cardiac output | 4 | Preoperative LV dysfunction (EF<45%). |
| Cerebral re-infarction | 1 | Preoperative cerebral embolism. |
| Prosthetic valve endocarditis and CHF | 1 | Preoperative endocarditis and CHF. |
CHF - congestive heart failure, EF - ejection fraction.
