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 ...

Acute infective endocarditis develops suddenly and may become life threatening within days. S. aureus is now the most common cause of infective endocarditis globally. Infective endocarditis has been ...

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

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 the ...

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 ...

Infective endocarditis is a rare condition with significant morbidity and mortality. It may arise after bacteraemia in a person with a predisposing cardiac lesion. In the past, people at risk of ...

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 ...

End-stage renal disease in patients with IE is associated with more IE complications and higher long-term mortality rates.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among patients who had transcatheter aortic valve replacement, infective endocarditis was linked to elevated ...

According to an investigation in the November 23/30 issue of JAMA, approximately two-thirds of individuals with heart failure and infective endocarditis receive valvular surgery, which is associated ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...