Table 5.
Major complications led to surgery of IE
| Indication for surgery | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Congestive heart failure/severe valvular regurgitation | 23 (52.2) | 52.2 |
| Resistance to medical treatment | 16 (36.5) | 36.5 |
| Reccurent serebral embolism | 2 (4.5) | 4.5 |
| Perivalvular Abscess | 1 (2.3) | 2.3 |
| Dehisence | 2 (4.5) | 4.5 |
| Total surgery | 44 (100) | 100 |