Infective endocarditis (IE) is by far the most common ... [1] The term IE refers to infection of the endocardial surface of the heart and implies the presence of micro-organisms within the lesion.

Endocarditis is the infection and inflammation of an individual's endocardium. The heart chambers have an interior surface covered by a special lining, called the endocardium, containing a layer ...

Endocarditis is a rare and potentially life-threatening infection of the heart's valves or inner lining. Certain risk factors like having an underlying heart valve problem, using intravenous drugs ...

CHF: Congestive heart failure; CI: Contraindication; DM: Diabetes mellitus; ICU: Intensive care unit; IE: Infective endocarditis; iv.: Intravenous; LV: Left ventricle ...

A new study reveals that infective endocarditis is nearly five times more lethal than ischemic heart disease in India. With ...

Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, observed annually on February 22, is dedicated to educating the public about the risks, ...

Results from the Euro Heart Survey on valvular heart disease—spanning 92 centers in 25 countries—have revealed that active infective endocarditis (IE) is still associated with a high mortality ...

Marantic endocarditis (a.k.a. non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis or NBTE) occurs from deposition of thrombus and fibrinous material on the heart valves, most commonly the mitral valve.

CoNS endocarditis is common and serious, with high mortality but improving prognosis. A major study explores key insights.