- Health A to Z
Advertisement
Advertisement
Welcome
 |
Infectious endocarditis is an infection of the lining of the heart chambers and heart valves that is caused by bacteria, fungi, or other infectious substances. See also: Culture-negative endocarditis; Endocarditis. |
Basic Info
Symptoms
Symptoms of endocarditis may develop slowly (subacute) or suddenly (acute. Fever is the classic symptom and may persi...
Causes
Endocarditis is usually a result of a blood infection. Bacteria or other infectious substance can enter the bloodstre...
Tests
The health care provider may hear abnormal sounds, called murmurs, when listening to your heart with a stethoscope. A...
Treatments
You will be admitted to the hospital so you can receive antibiotics through a vein. Long-term, high-dose antibiotic t...
Complications
Blood clots or emboli that travel to brain, kidneys, lungs, or abdomen; Brain abscess; Congestive heart failure; Glom...
Prevention
Preventive antibiotics are often given to people at risk for infectious endocarditis before dental procedures or surg...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you note the following symptoms during or after treatment: Weight loss without chan...
Basic Info
Multimedia
|
|
|
Multimedia
Home | About | Health Experts | Careers | Site Map | Feedback | Help | Health Tools | Tell a Friend
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2005 - 2009 Healthline Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.