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	Endocarditis - cardiologychannel
		Endocarditis is an infection of a heart valve or the inner lining of the heart (the endocardium).
		Endocarditis usually occurs in patients with congenital (i.e., present at birth) or acquired heart conditions (e.g., atrial septal defects, valve disease).
		Endocarditis is twice as common in men of any age and is 8 times as common in elderly men as in elderly women.
	www.cardiologychannel.com /endocarditis (657 words)

	Endocarditis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, the endocardium.
		Endocarditis can be classified by etiology as either infective or non-infective, depending on whether a microorganism is the source of the problem.
		A form of sterile endocarditis is termed Libman-Sacks endocarditis; this form occurs more often in patients with lupus erythematosus and the antiphospholipid syndrome.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Endocarditis (1063 words)

	Bacterial Endocarditis
		Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the inner surface of the heart or the heart valves caused by bacteria usually found in the mouth, intestinal tract or urinary tract.
		Endocarditis occurs when bacteria grow on the edges of a heart defect or on the surface of an abnormal valve after the bacteria enter the blood stream, most commonly from dental procedures but also from procedures involving the gastrointestinal or urinary tract.
		Endocarditis is usually prevented by giving your child an antibiotic just prior to a procedure that would release bacteria into the blood stream, and repeating a smaller dose of the antibiotic six hours after the procedure.
	www.csun.edu /~hcmth011/chaser/article2.html (949 words)

	Endocarditis.org.What you should know.
		Endocarditis occurs when bacteria enter the bloodstream (bacteremia) and attach to a damaged portion of the inner lining of the heart or abnormal heart valves.
		Endocarditis most often occurs in people with preexisting heart disease (which may or may not be known by patients or their physicians) and less commonly in people with normal hearts.
		This is because most people with endocarditis have not had an invasive procedure for which antibiotics could have been given; some have unrecognized heart disease and would not have been recognized as candidates for antibiotic prophylaxis; and occasionally patients are infected with organisms not treated by the antibiotics recommended for use.
	www.endocarditis.org /know/index.html (1172 words)

	Infective Endocarditis - Waltham OSU Symposium 2002
		Vegetative endocarditis refers to a specific form of endocarditis in which structures (vegetations) composed of platelets, fibrin, microorganisms, and inflammatory cells are found adhered to heart valves or occasionally clinging in the vicinity of septal defects, chordae tendineae, or the mural endocardium.
		Endocarditis (both the term and the disease) is pathophysiologically and epidemiologically unrelated to the most common form of chronic valvular heart disease in dogs known as endocardiosis.
		Endocarditis complicates approximately 20-30% of cases of diskospondylitis in dogs, in whom pain or the onset of neurologic signs (caused by spinal cord or nerve root compression) generally signals the presence of disease.
	www.vin.com /proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WALTHAMOSU2002&PID=2993 (2464 words)

	CDC - Emerging Issues in Infective Endocarditis
		Infective endocarditis, a serious infection of the endocardium of the heart, particularly the heart valves, is associated with a high degree of illness and death.
		Endocarditis is a noncontagious chronic infection of the valves or lining of the heart, mainly caused by bacteria, although fungi can also be associated with this infection (1).
		Endocarditis developed in Brian Littrell (1975–), singer with the Backstreet Boys, at the age of 5 years (he was born with a ventricular septal defect, although surgery was not recommended at the time) (19).
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/EID/vol10no6/03-0848.htm (3762 words)

	Infective Endocarditis
		Endocarditis is an infection that invades the innermost lining of the heart - the endothelium.
		The prevalence of infective endocarditis is between 1.7 and 4 per 100,000 persons, most commonly affecting men in their fifties.
		For endocarditis to occur, a microbial organism must be present in the blood (bacteremia).
	www.personalmd.com /news/inf_endo_041100.shtml (577 words)

	endocarditis on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		ENDOCARDITIS [endocarditis], bacterial or fungal infection of the endocardium (inner lining of the heart) that can be either acute or subacute.
		Endocarditis is often a complication of Lyme disease.
		A prospective multicenter study of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia: incidence of endocarditis, risk factors for mortality, and clinical impact of methicillin resistance.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/e1/endocard.asp (593 words)

	InteliHealth:
		Endocarditis, also called infective endocarditis, is an infection and inflammation of the heart valves and the inner lining of the heart chambers, which is called the endocardium.
		Subacute endocarditis — This form of endocarditis most often is caused by one of the viridans group of streptococci (Streptococcus sanguis, mutans, mitis or milleri) that normally live in the mouth and throat.
		In the 10% to 20% of endocarditis patients who have artificial heart valves, infections that follow within 60 days of valve surgery often are caused by a staphylococcus, while endocarditis that occurs later most frequently is caused by a streptococcus.
	www.intelihealth.com /IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/23656.html (1491 words)

	Information About Endocarditis by MedicineNet.com
		Endocarditis is a serious infection of one of the four heart valves.
		Endocarditis is caused by a growth of bacteria on one of the heart valves, leading to an infected mass called a "vegetation".
		It is important to realize that endocarditis may exist without visible vegetations on the heart valve; the exact diagnosis is made by the identification of bacteria in a blood culture, in the appropriate clinical setting.
	www.medicinenet.com /endocarditis/article.htm (558 words)

	Endocarditis, Pericarditis, and Myocarditis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Infective endocarditis is a rare but potentially devastating infection of the native endocardium, hear valves, or blood vessels.
		Endocarditis develops at sites of endothelial injury, where there is deposition of platelets and thrombi.
		In the classic review of the clinical presentation of endocarditis in children by Johnson et al, fever was present in 87%, new murmur in 85%, splenomegaly in 65%, congestive heart failure in 34%, systemic emboli in 30% and pericardial effusion in 21%.
	home.coqui.net /myrna/myocar.htm (1398 words)

	Endocarditis
		Endocarditis is a medical term that refers to infection of a heart valve.
		Bacterial Endocarditis Presenting with Decreased Vision Mohammed Almasswary, MBBS, FRCSC This is a report of a 31-year-old male with bacterial endocarditis diagnosed in the Ophthalmology clinic at...
		Endocarditis is a life-threatening disease, although it is relatively uncommon.
	www.health-nexus.com /endocarditis.htm (427 words)

	eMedicine - Endocarditis : Article by Keith A Marill, MD
		Background: Infective endocarditis is defined as an infection of the endocardial surface of the heart, which may include one or more heart valves, the mural endocardium, or a septal defect.
		Decreased C3, C4, and CH50 are evident in subacute endocarditis.
		VG, Scheld WM, Bayer AS: Endocarditis and intravascular infections.
	www.emedicine.com /emerg/topic164.htm (3046 words)

	Bacterial Zoonoses and Infective Endocarditis, Algeria \| CDC EID
		The rate of blood culture–negative endocarditis in Algeria is as high as 76% (2), which leads to difficulty in antimicrobial treatment.
		In Algeria, cases of infective endocarditis caused by zoonotic and arthropodborne disease agents, such as Coxiella burnetii, Brucella melitensis, and Bartonella quintana are frequently observed and correspond to one quarter of the performed diagnoses.
		Proposed modifications to the Duke criteria for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis.
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/EID/vol11no02/04-0668.htm (4248 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Endocarditis
		Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves (endocardium).
		If heart failure develops as a result of damaged heart valves, or if the infection is breaking off in little pieces, resulting in a series of strokes, or there is evidence of organ damage, surgery to replace the affected heart valve is usually needed.
		blood clots or an infected clots from the endocarditis that travel to the brain, kidneys, lungs, or abdomen, causing severe damage to and infection of these organs
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001098.htm (582 words)

	U-M MCHC - Prevention of Endocarditis
		Sub acute bacterial endocarditis (en-doh-kar-DIE-tis) or SBE is a serious infection of the lining of the heart and can lead to damage of heart valves and muscle if not treated properly.
		Endocarditis is caused from bacteria or germs entering the bloodstream.
		Antibiotics are used to prevent endocarditis in children at times when there is greater risk of bacteria entering the bloodstream.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/chheart/care05.htm (288 words)

	Endocarditis
		Endocarditis is also called bacterial endocarditis or infectious endocarditis.
		Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the heart's inner lining (endocardium) or the heart valves.
		Most cases of endocarditis can't be traced to a dental or surgical procedure, but you can look for some things after procedures that can cause a bacteremia.
	216.185.112.5 /presenter.jhtml?identifier=11078 (696 words)

	Endocarditis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Another danger associated with endocarditis is that the vegetation formed by bacteria colonizing on heart valves may break off, forming emboli.
		Most cases of infective endocarditis occur in people between the ages of 15 and 60, with a median age at onset of about 50 years.
		Their choice of antibiotics depends on what the most likely infecting microorganism is. Once the results of the blood culture become available, the doctor can adjust the medications, using specific antibiotics known to be effective against the specific microorganism involved.
	www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/endocarditis.jsp (1974 words)

	Endocarditis.org.Home Page
		Endocarditis is a term which describes inflammation and/or infection of the lining (the endocardium) that comprises the inner surface of the heart.
		Endocarditis commonly affects heart valves, but may also involve non-valvular areas and/or mechanical devices that are implanted in the heart such as artificial heart valves, pacemakers, or implantable defibrillators.
		Although uncommon, it is important because endocarditis is a disease which despite antimicrobial therapy can result in serious complications such as stroke, the need for open heart surgery, or even death.
	www.endocarditis.org (174 words)

	Bacterial Endocarditis Presenting with Decreased Vision
		This is a report of a 31-year-old male with bacterial endocarditis diagnosed in the Ophthalmology clinic at the University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
		The diagnosis of bacterial endocarditis was confirmed, and the patient began a one-month course of intravenous penicillin G (3 million units every 4 hours) and gentamicin (70 mg every 12 hours).
		Clinicopathological correlation of retinal lesions in subacute bacterial endocarditis.
	www.kfshrc.edu.sa /annals/195/98-288.html (609 words)

	Preventing Endocarditis
		Endocarditis is a rare, life-threatening inflammation of the lining of the heart muscle and its valves.
		Although endocarditis can occur in anyone, it is more common in people who have heart valve disease (like mitral valve prolapse), have had heart valve replacement surgery, have a congenital heart defect, have had recent heart surgery, or who are intravenous (IV) drug abusers.
		To prevent the development of endocarditis, a single dose of an antibiotic -- usually given about 1 hour prior to certain dental treatments -- is recommended in patients with certain cardiovascular conditions.
	www.webmd.com /oral-health/endocarditis-prevention (514 words)

	Infective Endocarditis (Infectious Endocarditis) - Texas Heart Institute Heart Information Center (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The infection that leads to endocarditis can be caused by bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms that enter your bloodstream.
		You are more likely to get endocarditis if you already have other heart problems or you have heart valve damage.
		Endocarditis is more common in people older than 50, and men are affected more often than women.
	www.tmc.edu /thi/endocard.html (997 words)

	Endocarditis-Topic Overview
		Endocarditis is an infection of the heart's valves or its inner lining (endocardium).
		Endocarditis is caused by bacteria (or rarely, fungi) that enter the bloodstream and settle on the inside of the heart, usually on the heart valves.
		The symptoms of endocarditis progress as the bacteria or fungi grow in your heart.
	www.webmd.com /heart-disease/tc/endocarditis-topic-overview (646 words)

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