Publications by authors named "Christine Holgersson"
Bacteremia and infective endocarditis following left-sided heart valve surgery.
Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes
September 2024
Background And Aims: In patients undergoing heart valve surgery, subsequent bacteremia and infective endocarditis are feared events. Data on the incidence and bacterial microbiological etiology following left-sided heart valve surgery are sparse.
Methods: Between 2010-2021, all patients undergoing left-sided valve surgery were identified using Danish nationwide registries.
Background And Aims: Endometriosis, a systemic gynaecological disease affecting 10% of women in reproductive age, shares pathophysiological characteristics with cardiovascular disease. However, data on the relationship between endometriosis and cardiovascular outcomes are scarce, prompting this study to address the knowledge gap.
Methods: Using Danish nationwide registries, women diagnosed with endometriosis (1977-2021) were identified and matched with controls in a 1:4 ratio based on year of birth.
Article Synopsis
- Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at higher risk for infective endocarditis (IE), prompting the need for specialized prevention and treatment approaches.
- A study analyzing data from Danish registries found significant differences in IE characteristics and outcomes between patients with CHD and those without, with notable trends in age, comorbidities, and types of bacteria causing infection.
- Results showed that patients with CHD had lower in-hospital and one-year mortality rates compared to those without CHD, despite similar long-term recurrence rates of IE between the two groups.