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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?
Steven Gordon
Elite in Infective Endocarditis
Dr. Steven Gordon
Infectious Disease
Elite in Infective Endocarditis
Dr. Steven Gordon
Infectious Disease

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

9500 Euclid Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
216-444-2200
Experience:
46+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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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.

Thomas Fraser
Elite in Infective Endocarditis
Dr. Thomas Fraser
Infectious Disease
Elite in Infective Endocarditis
Dr. Thomas Fraser
Infectious Disease

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

9500 Euclid Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
216-444-2200
Experience:
36+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Offers Telehealth

Thomas Fraser is an Infectious Disease provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Fraser has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Streptococcal Group B Infection, and Mediastinitis.

 
 
 
 
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Dima A. Youssef
Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
Dr. Dima A. Youssef
Infectious Disease
Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
Dr. Dima A. Youssef
Infectious Disease

Medical Education Assistance Corporation

Bldg 52 Lake Dr, 
Mountain Home, TN 
423-439-8000
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Youssef is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Endocarditis, Pneumonia, and Cellulitis.

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What are the latest Infective Endocarditis Clinical Trials?
Contribution of PET/CT With Gallium 68 Citrate (68Ga-PET/CT) for the Diagnosis of Prosthetic Valve Infective Endocarditis
Contribution of PET/CT With Gallium 68 Citrate (68Ga-PET/CT) for the Diagnosis of Prosthetic Valve Infective Endocarditis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: CiGal-EI-TEP is an exploratory study that aim to assess the diagnostic performance of 68Ga Positron emission tomography (PET) / Computed Tomography (CT) for the diagnosis of prosthetic valve infective endocarditis in comparison with the final diagnosis established according to the ESC 2023 criteria, after 3 months of follow-up, by a panel of experts.

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Prospective Cohort Study of Patients With Infective Endocarditis Admitted at Cardiology Institute of Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital
Prospective Cohort Study of Patients With Infective Endocarditis Admitted at Cardiology Institute of Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 21, 2025

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