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Article: Scientists at Cleveland Clinic target heart disease.
- Article from:
- Heart Disease Weekly
- Article date:
- September 21, 2008
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According to a study from the United States, "Bacterial endocarditis is a potentially life-threatening disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is estimated that one patient per 1 million will develop endocarditis after elective abortion."
"A young woman with no history of cardiac defects developed acute bacterial endocarditis after elective abortion performed without appropriately timed antibiotic prophylaxis. She subsequently required surgical debridement of the tricuspid valve and replacement of the aortic valve. She experienced numerous postoperative sequelae eventually culminating in death. Although rare, it is possible to develop ...
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