2 results
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
is required for diagnosis ... in up to 30% of cases ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... infective #NBTE #Marantic ... #diagnosis #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Performance thorough ... Insulin dependent DM ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... or LV dysfunction ... stratification #diagnosis