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Endocarditis
Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves (endocardium).
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Symptoms
Abnormal urine color; Blood in the urine; Chills; Excessive sweating; Fatigue; Fever; Heart murmur; Joint pain; Muscle ...
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Causes
Endocarditis can involve the heart muscle, heart valves, or lining of the heart. Most people who develop endocarditis h...
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Tests
Doctors might suspect endocarditis in people with a history of: Congenital heart disease; Intravenous drug use; Recent ...
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Treatments
People with this condition will often need to be hospitalized at first to receive antibiotics through a vein (intraveno...
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Drugs
amikacin
amphotericin B
ampicillin
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Risk Factors
Central venous cannula insertion
Heart valve disease
Intravenous drug use
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Complications
Arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation; Blood clots or an infected clot from the endocarditis that travels to the bra...
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Prevention
People with certain heart conditions often take preventive antibiotics before dental procedures or surgeries involving ...
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Call your health care provider if you notice the following symptoms during or after treatment: Blood in urine; Chest pa...
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