TABLE 2.
Characterization of modified Duke criteria findings in patient population
| Characteristic | Total population, n (%) | Survivors, n (%) | Non‐survivors, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major criteria | |||
| Vegetative lesion | 106 (93.8) | 42 (89.4) | 55 (96.5) |
| Greater than trivial valvular insufficiency | 103 (91.1) | 44 (93.6) | 50 (87.7) |
| ≥2 positive blood culture (typical organism) | 29 (25.7) | 11 (23.4) | 17 (29.8) |
| ≥3 positive blood culture (skin commensal) | 8 (7.1) | 3 (6.4) | 4 (7.0) |
| Minor criteria | |||
| Fever | 59 (52.2) | 23 (48.9) | 32 (56.1) |
| New or worsening murmur | 82 (72.6) | 36 (76,6) | 41 (71.9) |
| Secondary disease process | 57 (50.4) | 19 (40.4) | 36 (63.2) |
| Microbiologic criteria not meeting major criteria | 17 (15.0) | 4 (8.5) | 13 (22.8) |