INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Dec 2008 English Publisher:Informa UK LimitedJournal:Acta Clinica Belgica, volume 63, pages 414-417 (issn: 1784-3286, eissn: 2295-3337,

Authors: M C, Herregods; E, Hill; P, Herijgers; P, De Munter; S, Vanderschueren; E, Van Wijngaerden; W E, Peetermans;

doi: 10.1179/acb.2008.085

pmid: 19170360

INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS

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Abstract

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.

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Endocarditis, Humans

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