Directory of Endocarditis Resources

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An infection of the heart's inner lining (endocardium) or the heart valves.

Resources in This Category

• Bacterial Endocarditis

  http://www.csun.edu/~hcmth011/chaser/article2.html
  Ernest G. Brookfield, M.D.(pediatrics) discusses this disease, what it is and what the causes are, complications, symptoms, tests and prevention.

• Diagnosis and Management of Infective Endocarditis and Its Complications

  http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/98/25/2936
  American Heart Association Scientific Statement.

• Heart Point

  http://www.heartpoint.com/endocarditis.html
  A look at endocarditis, explaining what it is, who should take antibiotics for dental and certain other procedures, and cardiac conditions associated with the risk.

• MedlinePlus: Endocarditis

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001098.htm
  Looks at this disease and gives the definition, causes, incidents and risk factor. Also covers culture-negative and infective endocarditis.

• NHS Choices: Endocarditis

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Endocarditis/
  Provides information on this rare but serious condition where the inner lining of the heart becomes inflamed. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.

• Non-infective Endocarditis

  http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/cardiovascular-disorders/endocarditis/noninfective-endocarditis
  The Merck Manual: A look at the symptoms, signs, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.

• On Health

  http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/tc/Endocarditis-Topic-Overview
  An explanation along with discussion on symptoms, causes and treatments and complications for endocarditis.

• Preventing Bacterial Endocarditis: American Heart Association Guidelines - February 1, 1998 - American Family Physician

  http://www.aafp.org/afp/1998/0201/p457.html
  An explanation of what this disease is and who is at risk. Also detailed guidelines for the procedures requiring antibiotic prophylaxis and the dosage and type required.

• The Merck Manual

  http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/cardiovascular-disorders/endocarditis/infective-endocarditis
  A look at endocarditis, the symptoms and signs, diagnosing, prognosis, prophylaxis, treatment, valve surgery, and response to treatment.

• The University of New South Wales

  http://web.med.unsw.edu.au/pathmus/m1004089.htm
  Image of bacterial infection on mitral valve. Click on the image and get a further explanation.

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