Influence of preoperative albumin on mortality following surgery for infective endocarditis: A systematic review & meta-analysis

Myat Soe Thet, Mya Hnin Aung, Poe Nu Htay, Su Myat Htet, Aung Thiha, Taw Myat, Marco Moscarelli, Tomoyo Fujiwara, Nawwar Al-Attar, Kasra Shaikhrezai, Tara Chan-A-Sue, David Varghese, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, Brooklyn Medical Centre, New York, Faculty of Life Sciences , Kings College, Acute Medicine, Good Hope Hospital, Division of Medicine, Salisbury District Hospital, Department of Surgery, Pyin Oo Lwin General Hospital, University of Medicine Mandalay, Imperial College, Golden Jubilee National University Hospital, University of Glasgow, Papworth Hosptal

Perfusion

Published online on July 24, 2026

Abstract

Perfusion, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundInfective endocarditis is a life-threatening condition requiring surgical intervention in certain cases. Despite advances in surgical techniques and medical management, postoperative mortality remains high. Preoperative optimisation, including ...