Infective endocarditis and thoracic aortic disease: A review on forgotten psychological aspects

Table 1 Scheme of main findings about infective endocarditis

Ref.	Methods and materials	Main results
Verhagen et al[11], 2009	Prospective, 67 treated for left-sided native valve endocarditis complete Short Form 36 Health Survey questionnaire and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder questionnaire	Quality of life was significantly impaired in IE patients, compared with an age- and sex-matched population. Posttraumatic stress disorder 11%
Perrotta et al[12], 2010	Prospective, 40 infective prosthetic valve endocarditis or native endocarditis with abscess operated with homograft replacement. Short Form 36 Health Survey questionnaire	Statistically significant differences in quality of life were found between IE patients and an age-matched and gender-matched general population
Berg et al[15], 2010	Qualitative, 10 patients. Semi-structured interview	Patients explain that a sudden unexpected physical change occurred that is difficult to understand and interpret. During the hospital admission, time is spent thinking about choices and lost possibilities before admission. They talk about investing their energy and attention on getting well
Yeates et al[13], 2010	Prospective, 9 active native left sided valve endocarditis and cerebrovascular complications. EuroQol five dimensions questionnaire	6 reported some problems with mobility, 5 reported some problems with usual activities and 5 pain or discomfort
Nayak et al[14], 2011	Prospective, 85 active endocarditis, native valve endocarditis or prosthetic valve endocarditis. EuroQol five dimensions questionnaire	Quality of life was not impaired
Rasmussen et al[16], 2014	Qualitative, 11 patients. Semi-structured interview	Patients felt physically weak and mentally imbalanced to a varying degree. Uncertainty of recovery trajectory and future capacity was considered stressful