Multidisciplinary Teams for the Management of Infective Endocarditis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Anne-Sophie RoyHamila Hagh-DoustAhmed Abdul AzimJuan CaceresJustin T DenholmMei Qin Denise DongMadeline KingChristina F YenTodd C LeeEmily G McDonald

Published in: Open forum infectious diseases (2023)

This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the impact of MDT management on IE. The sum of evidence demonstrated a significant association between MDTs and improved short-term mortality. Further research is needed to evaluate benefits of virtual MDT care, cost-effectiveness, and the impact on patient-reported outcomes and long-term mortality.

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