Master endocarditis! Don’t feel thwarted by a positive set of blood cultures. We’re joined by Dr. David Serota (
@serotavirus) for a comprehensive discussion of the pathophysiology of infective endocarditis, frameworks for work-up and diagnosis, the TTE vs. TEE debate, indications for valve surgery, antibiotic tips, harm reduction strategies, and more!
Credits
- Writer and Producer: Adam Barelski MD
- Show Notes: Beth Garbitelli; Adam Barelski MD
- Infographic: Adam Barelski MD
- Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Adam Barelski MD
- Reviewer: Meredith Trubitt, MD
- Executive Producer, Cover Art: Beth Garbitelli
- Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
- Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
- Guest: David Serota MD
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- Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
- Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*
- Case from Kashlak; Definitions
- What to do with positive blood cultures
- Initial workup for endocarditis
- How to diagnose endocarditis
- When to get a TTE and a TEE
- Indications for valve surgery
- Antibiotic tips
- Oral vs IV antibiotics
- Treatment considerations for patients who inject drugs
- Take-home points
- Outro
