Bacterial endocarditis in subjects 60 years of age and older

• Published in: Circulation (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 174 - 182
• Main Authors: Thell, R, Martin, F H, Edwards, J E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.1975
• Subjects: Age Factors; Aged; Amyloidosis - pathology; Aortic Valve - pathology; Candidiasis - diagnosis; Candidiasis - pathology; Cardiomyopathies - pathology; Diagnosis, Differential; Endocarditis, Bacterial - diagnosis; Endocarditis, Bacterial - pathology; Female; Fever - etiology; Heart Auscultation; Heart Murmurs; Heart Valves - pathology; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Mitral Valve - pathology; Myocardium - pathology; Staphylococcal Infections - diagnosis; Staphylococcal Infections - pathology; Streptococcal Infections - diagnosis; Streptococcal Infections - pathology; Tricuspid Valve - pathology

Forty-two cases of bacterial endocarditis with pathologic confirmation are reviewed. Infection was restricted to one or both left-sided valves in 31 cases, right-sided valves in five cases, and valves in both sides of the heart in six cases. In those specimens available for review, underlying valvul...