Endocarditis is a rare, life-threatening inflammation of the lining of the heart muscle and its valves. It is caused by a bacterial infection. Although it can occur in anyone, it is much more common ...

Infective endocarditis (IE) over the long term is much more common in patients who have undergone mitral valve (MV) replacement surgery than in those treated with MV repair or who have a moderate risk ...

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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. This ...

Multimodality imaging methods detect infection sources in a known case of cardiac device or prosthetic valve patients with high suspicion for infective endocarditis. Following recent guidelines and ...

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, but it is ...

Endocarditis is a condition where the inner lining of the heart (the endocardium) becomes infected. It is rare but can be fatal. Bacteria or fungi in the bloodstream can attach to areas of the ...

Bacterial endocarditis, or infective endocarditis, is a rare infection of the heart lining and valves. It is caused by a bacterial infection and results in flu-like symptoms. The condition may become ...

Endocarditis is an inflammation in the inner lining of the heart’s valves and chambers. It’s most commonly caused by an infection when bacteria or fungi travel to the heart after entering the ...

The 2023 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines on managing infective endocarditis (IE) have introduced significant updates, reflecting the complexities and challenges in treating this ...

There are several types of heart conditions that can be life-threatening if not treated on time. This includes endocarditis, a condition that occurs when bacteria or other germs enter the bloodstream ...

ABSTRACT: HACEK organisms represent a rare but important group of causative pathogens in endocarditis. These bacteria have historically been associated with culture-negative endocarditis; however, ...