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Document Details : Title: Infective endocarditis Author(s): HERREGODS MC, HILL E, HERIJGERS P, DE MUNTER P, VANDERSCHUEREN S, VAN WIJNGAERDEN E, PEETERMANS WE Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica Volume: 63 Issue: 6 Date: 2008 Pages: 414-417 DOI: 10.2143/ACB.63.6.1002606 Abstract : The diagnosis of infective endocarditis remains difficult. The complication rate is very high. Serious complications may occur and the overall mortality is still 20-25%. The sooner the treatment is started, the better the final result. Antibiotic therapy is essential but cardiac surgery is frequently necessary. Early surgery improves outcome. A multidisciplinary approach by internal medicine, cardiology and cardiac surgery facilitates the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment. |
