Original Investigation

Editorial Comment

Early Surgery in Infective Endocarditis: Can it Be Too Early?^∗

Dr. Mack has served as a trial co-principal investigator for Edwards Lifesciences and Abbott; and is a study chair for Medtronic. Dr. Lancellotti has reported that he has no relationships relevant to the contents of this paper to disclose.

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