Evolution of tricuspid endocarditis without surgical condition

Abstract

Infectious Endocarditis (IE) is a disease with high morbidity and mortality, being more common on the left side of the heart. Right-sided IE (DIE) is relatively rare, involving 5-10% of cases. The tricuspid valve is the most affected, while the pulmonary valve is involved in 10% of cases. EID is strongly associated with the use of intravenous drugs, as well as devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, catheters and vascular access. Right-sided infective endocarditis presents surgical indications based on widely established criteria, which may be associated with important predictors that increase the mortality rate. In this context, isolated clinical therapy can be essential for managing the case and its outcome.