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Infectious Endocarditis

Aaron W. Yallowitz  1 , Lawrence C. Decker  1
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Infectious Endocarditis

Aaron W. Yallowitz et al.

Excerpt

Infectious endocarditis is the inflammation of the endocardium, the inner lining of the heart, as well as the valves that separate each of the four chambers within the heart. It is primarily a disease caused by bacteria and has a wide array of manifestations and sequelae. Without early identification and treatment, a myriad of intracardiac and far-reaching extracardiac complications can develop. Therefore, careful evaluation, including a thorough history and physical exam, can help diagnoses cases and guide management, limiting mortality and morbidity.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Aaron Yallowitz declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Lawrence Decker declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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