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Endocarditis is inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves(endocardium). |
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Causes
Endocarditis can involve the heart muscle, heart valves, or lining of the heart. Most people who develop endocarditi...
Tests
Doctors might suspect endocarditis in people with a history of:.Congenital heart disease Intravenous drug use Recent ...
Treatments
People with this condition will often need to be hospitalized at first to receive antibiotics through a vein (intrave...
Prevention
People with certain heart conditions often take preventive antibiotics before dental procedures or surgeries involvin...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you notice the following symptoms during or after treatment:.Blood in urine Chest p...
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