How should the patient be further evaluated and treated? Streptococci and staphylococci account for 80% of cases of infective endocarditis, with proportions varying according to valve (native vs.

How would you further evaluate and treat this patient? Native-valve infective endocarditis is uncommon, with an incidence of approximately 2 to 10 cases per 100,000 person-years. 1,2 The presumed ...

Despite advances in antimicrobial therapy, diagnostic imaging and cardiac surgery, infective endocarditis (IE) remains challenging clinically and is associated with high morbidity and mortality.

Infective endocarditis (IE) is by far the most common cardiovascular infection worldwide. Despite the medical and surgical advances, this condition remains associated with considerable mortality ...

Subacute bacterial endocarditis is a type of infective endocarditis. It's an infection that occurs when germs such as bacteria enter the bloodstream and attack the lining of the heart valves.

Infective endocarditis is an infection of the lining of the heart, often involving the heart valves. It can affect people who have certain heart problems, such as those who have had a replacement ...

Endocarditis, or infective endocarditis, is a rare infection of the inner lining of the heart’s chambers and valves. It is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention ...

Infective endocarditis (IE) increases the stroke risk for much longer than previously thought, new findings suggest. The study showed that the risk for stroke begins to increase about 4 months ...

Outcome measures The interrelationship between infective endocarditis and dental treatment is complex and in many instances uncertain. The risk from antibiotic chemoprophylaxis appear greater than ...

After reviewing published studies, the committee found that only a small number of cases of infective endocarditis might be prevented by antibiotics for dental procedures. In patients with heart ...

Infective endocarditis is an infection in the heart valves or endocardium. The endocardium is the lining of the interior surfaces of the chambers of the heart. This condition is usually caused by ...

This guideline covers preventing infective endocarditis (IE) in children, young people and adults. It focuses on people at increased risk of infective endocarditis undergoing dental, gastrointestinal ...