A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
ISSN 0066-782X
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Helder Santos
, Hugo Miranda, Mariana Santos, Inês Almeida, Joaquim Peixoto, [...]
Helder Santos
, Hugo Miranda, Mariana Santos, Inês Almeida, Joaquim Peixoto, [...]
Introduction The Bentall procedure was described for the first time 50 years ago and has undergone several improvements through the years. This technique is considered to be a longstanding and safe procedure. However, as any surgery, it can have several complications such as anastomotic pseudoaneurism, myocardial infarction and endocarditis. In developed countries with differentiated access to health care and prophylaxis, endocarditis is an uncommon pathology, associated to frequent complications and high mortality rates. Antibiotic therapy aims to eradicate the responsible […]
Keywords: Acute Coronary Syndrome; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Aortic Valve, Diseases; Drug Hypersensibility Syndrome; Endocarditis; Postoperative complications