According to an investigation in the November 23/30 issue of JAMA, approximately two-thirds of individuals with heart failure and infective endocarditis receive valvular surgery, which is associated with a considerable reduction in the risk of death in hospital and at one year following surgery. Infective endocarditis is an infection of the heart lining which may involve the heart valves. Background information in the report states: "Infective endocarditis is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality...
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