Infective endocarditis

The diagnosis of infective endocarditis remains difficult. The complication rate is very high. Serious complications may occur and the overall mortality is still 20-25%. The sooner the treatment is started, the better the final result. Antibiotic therapy is essential but cardiac surgery is frequentl...

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Published in:Acta clinica belgica (English ed. Online) 2008-11, Vol.63 (6), p.414-417
Main Authors: Herregods, M C, Hill, E, Herijgers, P, De Munter, P, Vanderschueren, S, Van Wijngaerden, E, Peetermans, W E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Endocarditis - complications
Endocarditis - diagnosis
Endocarditis - therapy
Humans
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Summary:The diagnosis of infective endocarditis remains difficult. The complication rate is very high. Serious complications may occur and the overall mortality is still 20-25%. The sooner the treatment is started, the better the final result. Antibiotic therapy is essential but cardiac surgery is frequently necessary. Early surgery improves outcome. A multidisciplinary approach by internal medicine, cardiology and cardiac surgery facilitates the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment.
ISSN:1784-3286
2295-3337
DOI:10.1179/acb.2008.085