Predictors of Surgical Outcome in Isolated Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis: Single Center Experience of 60 Patients.

Background: Tricuspid valve (TV) endocarditis may be associated with serious complications, and 25% of patients require surgical intervention. However, indications and outcomes of surgery are not clearly identified. In this study, 60 patients are retrospectively reviewed to determine preoperative predictors of surgical outcome.