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Echocardiographic findings in Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia patients diagnosed with definite IE
| No. (%) | |
|---|---|
| Location of infection | |
| Aortic | 15 (28) |
| Mitral | 18 (34) |
| Tricuspid | 4 (8) |
| Dual | 8 (15) |
| Dual and CRMD | 1 (2) |
| CRMD | 6 (11) |
| Atrial septal defect | 1 (2) |
| Echocardiographic finding | |
| Vegetation | 49 (93) |
| Pseudoaneurysm | 3 (6) |
| Abscess | 1 (2) |
| Dehiscence of a prosthetic valve | 2 (4) |
| Perforation | 6 (11) |
CRMD, cardiac rhythm management devices.
