Valve Endocarditis
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www.aapd.orgProsthetic cardiac valve or prosthetic material used for cardiac valve repair Previous infective endocarditis Congenital heart disease (CHD)* Unrepaired cyanotic CHD, including palliative shunts and conduits Completely repaired congenital heart defect with prosthetic material or device, whether placed by
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www.unmc.eduEvaluate for metastatic infections (endocarditis, osteomyelitis, abscesses, etc.) ... TEE is the test of choice in all patients with a prosthetic valve, pacemaker/ICD present, or persistent bacteremia (follow up blood cultures positive) c. If a TEE is performed, it should generally be performed at least 3-5 days after onset of
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Mitral Valve Prostheses
asecho.orgmechanical valve. • 3. Structural valve deterioration is an uncommon cause of pathological regurgitation. • 4. Mitral bioprostheses are less prone to suffer structural valve deterioration than are aortic bioprostheses. • 5. Annular dehiscence most often is a …
PREVENTION OF INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS
www.heart.orgINFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS because of an existing heart condition. Diagnosis: Prescribed by: Date: You received this wallet card because you are at increased risk for developing adverse outcomes from infective endocarditis (IE). The recommendations for prevention of IE shown in this card are based on the most current evidence.