In this episode, we review the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of infective endocarditis (IE). What five cardinal characteristics lead you to suspect a vegetation on echocardiography? Which heart valves are most commonly affected, and how does the microbial etiology differ between IV drug use and non-drug use-related endocarditis? When is it appropriate to repeat transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) or transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)? What features of left-sided endocarditis and right-sided endocarditis should prompt you to refer to early surgery? What is non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE)? Tune in for answers to these questions.
Difficulty Level: Easy
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