Table 1.
Characteristics of endocarditis patients and valves replaced
| Characteristics | n (%) |
|---|---|
| n = 146 patients with confirmed endocarditis | |
| Age mean ± SD | 62 ± 12 |
| Male sex | 109 (75) |
| Single valve replaced | 112 (77) |
| Multiple valves replaceda | 34 (23) |
| n = 182 valves replaced | |
| Native valves | 159 (87) |
| Aortic | 73 (46) |
| Mitral | 74 (46) |
| Tricuspid | 11 (7) |
| Pulmonal | 1 (1) |
| Prosthetic valves | 23 (13) |
| Mechanical | 11 (48) |
| Bioprosthetic | 11 (48) |
| Conduit | 1 (4) |
aTwo patients had their aortic, mitral and tricuspid valves replaced simultaneously