ISSN: 1305-385X
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ınfective Endocarditis
Dr. Alparslan BİRDANE,a Dr. Necmi ATAa
aKardiyoloji AD, Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, ESKİŞEHİR
Despite improvements in diagnostic accuracy, medical therapy and surgical techniques, infective endocarditis is still associated with morbidity and mortality. In fact, new risk factors for endocarditis have emerged, such as intravenous drug abuse, diffusion of heart surgery procedures and prosthetic valve implantation, atherosclerotic valve disease in elderly patients, and nosocomial disease. The prognosis is significantly influenced by proper and rapid diagnosis, prompt recognition of complications and adequate therapy This review summarizes the best diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive strategies against infective endocarditis affecting native and prosthetic valves in adultsKeywords: İnfective endocarditis, antimicrobial therapy, new risk factorsTurkiye Klinikleri J Int Med Sci 2006, 2(15):60-72
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