Abstract

Endocarditis of the right heart is a particular form of infective endocarditis, it often affects intra venous (IV) drug addicts, it can be severe, its diagnosis is based on Duke's criteria, it can be complicated by pulmonary or paradoxical emboli which can sometimes worsen the clinical situation, in addition to antibiotics surgical treatment is sometimes necessary for recovery, the indication for which depends on several clinical, anatomical, and biological criteria. The aim of this review is to illustrate the indications and place of the different surgical methods in the management of tricuspid endocarditis, as well as the best time for the operation.

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