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Underlying valvular disease in 363 episodes of IE
| Type of valve n (%) | Site of infection n (%) | Degree of valvular dysfunction (stenosis/regurgitation) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absent n (%) | Mild or moderate n (%) | Severe n (%) | ||
|
Native 231 (63%) |
Aortic 106 (29%) | 17 (5) | 30 (8) | 59 (16) |
| Mitral 108 (29%) | 10 (3) | 34 (9) | 64 (17) | |
| Tricuspid 17 (5%) | 2 (1) | 6 (2) | 9 (2) | |
|
Prosthetic 132 (37%) |
Aortic 87 (24%) | 23 (6) | 38 (11) | 26 (7 |
| Mitral 39 (11%) | 8 (2) | 19 (5) | 12 (3) | |
| Tricuspid 6 (2%) | 0 (0) | 4 (2) | 2 (1) | |
