Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) carries an increased risk of infective endocarditis. This study used data from the Pediatric Health Information System for the period 2010–2020. Ninety-eight hospital admissions for infective endocarditis were identified for sixty-eight patients.
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Outcomes of Treatment for Infective Endocarditis Following Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
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