Infective endocarditis is an infection of the heart’s endocardial surfaces involving one or more heart valves. The incidence of infective endocarditis hospitalization rate is estimated at 12.7 per 100,000 annually in the United States. Most patients (57.7%) affected by this condition were male, and over one-third were aged 70 or older. Several risk factors can predispose patients to infective endocarditis, including structural heart disease (such as valvular disease or congenital heart disease), prosthetic heart valves, indwelling cardiovascular device, intravascular catheter, chronic hemodialysis, HIV infection, diabetes, or a prior history of infective endocarditis.Infective endocarditis can manifest as either acute or subacute infection. Acute infections are characterized by rapid progression, marked by high fevers, rigors, and sepsis. Conversely, the diagnosis of subacute bacterial endocarditis is often delayed and is characterized by nonspecific symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue, and dyspnea over a period of weeks to months. Clear distinctions exist between subacute and acute bacterial endocarditis. Penicillin-sensitive Streptococcus viridans is the predominant cause of most cases of subacute bacterial endocarditis, whereas Staphylococcus aureus is responsible for the majority of acute bacterial endocarditis cases. Managing both types of bacteria necessitates distinct prophylactic approaches to prevent further complications of infective endocarditis. This activity reviews the prophylaxis of subacute infective endocarditis and highlights the crucial role of the interprofessional healthcare team in managing this condition.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
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