Emergency Considerations of Infective Endocarditis - 15/11/22
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Although still a rare bacterial infection of the endocardium of the heart, the incidence of infective endocarditis continues to increase with the increased use of intracardiac devices, indwelling lines, and surgical procedures being done on patients. The diagnosis of infective endocarditis remains challenging and requires a high level of suspicion to initiate the appropriate investigation and treatment. Serious complications can still occur despite optimal care, so it is helpful that these patients be managed by a team that includes infectious disease, cardiology, and cardiac surgeons.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Endocarditis, Fever, Murmur, Injection drug use, Bacteremia, Blood stream infections
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Vol 40 - N° 4
P. 793-808 - novembre 2022 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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