Complicated Left-Sided Native Valve Endocarditis in Adults

Complicated left-sided native valve endocarditis causes significant morbidity and mortality in adults. Lack of valid data regarding estimation of prognosis makes management of this condition difficult.To derive and externally validate a prognostic classification system for adults with complicated left-sided native valve endocarditis.Retrospective observational cohort study conducted from January 1990 to January 2000 at 7 Connecticut hospitals...