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Types of Cardiac Surgeries for Infective Endocarditis
| Type of Valve Surgery | ICE‐PCS (n=1807) | ICE‐PLUS (n=621) |
|---|---|---|
| Aortic valve replacement | 778 (43%) | 246 (40%) |
| Mitral valve replacement | 403 (22%) | 136 (22%) |
| Mitral valve repair | 89 (5%) | 37 (6%) |
| Multiple valve replacement/repair | 413 (23%) | 171 (28%) |
ICE indicates International Collaboration on Endocarditis; PCS, Prospective Cohort Study.
