Abstract: Prosthetic valve endocarditis(PVE) is a catastrophic complication of cardiac valve replacement, associated with high mortality rates. In the past nearly five decades, the microbiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, and therapeutic options in PVE have changed a lot, and there are new insight into the pathogenesis of PVE. The current comprehensive review will address various issues involved in the diagnosis and management of this complication.
Citation： ZHANG Baoren,HAN Qingqi.. Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis. Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2007, 14(1): 46-50. doi: Copy