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What is the definition of Infective Endocarditis?
Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers (endocardium) and valves. This condition is sometimes called "endocarditis," although it is important to distinguish it from non-Infective endocarditis. IE is caused by bacteria, fungi, or other germs invading the bloodstream and attaching to the heart. IE can damage the heart and cause serious and sometimes fatal complications. It can develop quickly or slowly depending on what type of germ is causing it and whether there is an underlying heart problem. Common symptoms of IE are fever and other flu-like symptoms, but signs and symptoms can vary. It can also cause problems in many other parts of the body besides the heart.
What are the alternative names for Infective Endocarditis?
  • Infective endocarditis
  • Endocarditis, infective
Who are the top Infective Endocarditis Local Doctors?
Larry M. Baddour
Elite in Infective Endocarditis
Infectious Disease
Elite in Infective Endocarditis
Infectious Disease
200 1st St Sw, 
Rochester, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English

Larry Baddour is an Infectious Disease provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Baddour is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Sepsis, Vitrectomy, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Steven Gordon
Elite in Infective Endocarditis
Infectious Disease
Elite in Infective Endocarditis
Infectious Disease

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

9500 Euclid Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
Experience:
46+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Steven Gordon is an Infectious Disease provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gordon has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Listeriosis, Thrombectomy, and Splenectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Vivian H. Chu
Elite in Infective Endocarditis
Infectious Disease
Elite in Infective Endocarditis
Infectious Disease

Duke University Hospital

2301 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Vivian Chu is an Infectious Disease provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Chu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Sepsis, and Mediastinitis. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Infective Endocarditis Clinical Trials?
Prospective Cohort Study of Patients With Infective Endocarditis Admitted at Cardiology Institute of Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital

Summary: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a severe condition associated with high mortality. Due to the relative low prevalence of IE, prospective data are lacking and current guidelines are mostly based on expert consensus with low level of evidence. IE is also associated with severe complications especially strokes that occur in about one third of the patients. In order to improve the management and the pr...

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French National Observatory on Infective Endocarditis

Summary: The objective of this observatory is to provide a national database of infective endocarditis, informed by all volunteer centers, using a standardized case report forms. Such an observatory will describe the clinical profile, microbiological, therapeutic and evolving of infective endocarditis (IE); analyze the risk factors for the disease and its prognosis factors of evolution; describe management...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center