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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?
Gilbert M. Habib
Elite in Infective Endocarditis
Gilbert M. Habib
Elite in Infective Endocarditis
Gilbert M. Habib
Marseille, FR 

Gilbert Habib practices in Marseille, France. Mr. Habib is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Larry M. Baddour
Elite in Infective Endocarditis
Dr. Larry M. Baddour
Infectious Disease
Elite in Infective Endocarditis
Dr. Larry M. Baddour
Infectious Disease
200 1st St Sw, 
Rochester, MN 
507-284-2511
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, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

 
 
 
 
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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:
45+ 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 45 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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What are the latest Infective Endocarditis Clinical Trials?
French National Observatory on Infective Endocarditis
French National Observatory on Infective Endocarditis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 23, 2025

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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3D Imaging (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) Versus Orthopantomogram on the Oral Health Status at 12 Months of Patients Hospitalized for Infective Endocarditis: a Multicenter Randomized Superiority Controlled Trial.
3D Imaging (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) Versus Orthopantomogram on the Oral Health Status at 12 Months of Patients Hospitalized for Infective Endocarditis: a Multicenter Randomized Superiority Controlled Trial.
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: 1\. Infective Endocarditis (IE) is a rare and serious disease with high morbidity and mortality; 2. Streptoccoci of oral origin are the second more frequent microorganisms responsible for IE; 3. Oral Infectious Foci (OIF) are underdetected using the current recommended clinical examination/Orthopantomogram (OPT) approach; 4. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has a better sensitivity and sensibi...

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