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Infective endocarditis

Prevalence
Clinical features
Investigations
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
Prognosis

 10%-20% die in hospital. b  

The risk is increased with

  • Infected prosthetic valve a  
  • Systemic embolisation b  
  • Staphylococcus aureus infection b  
  • Neurological complications c  
50% will require surgery b  
25% develop neurological complications. c  
15% develop embolic events b  

Expiry date: July 2003
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Authors   CM   Ball , C   Hennigan , S   Dhingra
Reviewer   E   Abrutyn
CAT Writers   CM   Ball , C   Hennigan , S   Dhingra