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Treatment strategies of IE patients
| Treatment | Total Case | Mortality of cases n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 31 (36) |
| Medical treatment | 41 | 19 (46) |
| Surgery | 44 | 12 (27) |
| AVR | 8 | 2 (25) |
| MVR | 19 | 6 (32) |
| AVR + MVR | 12 | 2 (17) |
| Lead extraction | 4 | 2 (50) |
| PVR | 1 | 0 (0) |
AVR: Aortic valve replacement, MVR: Mitral valve replacement, PVR: Pulmonic valve replacement.
