Infective Endocarditis A Multidisciplinary Approach

Infective Endocarditis: A Multidisciplinary Approach provides a comprehensive review of infective endocarditis and covers the entire spectrum of medical care for these challenging patients. It covers the ever-increasing scope of the problem, including epidemiology, as well as diagnostic work-up, microbiology, medical therapy, and surgical therapy for this disease. The book also addresses the opioid epidemic and rising infective endocarditis incidence in this population. Each type of practitioner can use this book as a definitive resource in reviewing aspects of care related to the endocarditis patient.

This book will also serve as an updated resource to provide recent evidence regarding the management of these patients, as well as author perspectives and approaches to tackling the often complex and challenging issues revolving around care of the endocarditis patient. This is an essential reference and an authoritative source for infective endocarditis and provide physicians, nurses, social workers, and everyone who is routinely involved in the care of these patients.

1. Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Infective Endocarditis 2. General Approach to the Clinical Diagnosis of Infective Endocarditis 3. Microbiology of Infective Endocarditis 4. Echocardiography in Infective Endocarditis 5. Other imaging in the assessment of infective endocarditis 6. Prophylaxis and Prevention of Infective Endocarditis 7. Antimicrobial Therapy in Infective Endocarditis 8. Preoperative Care of the Critically Ill Endocarditis Patient 9. Neuro Complications of Infective Endocarditis 10. Psychiatric Considerations in Patients with Intravenous Drug Use and Endocarditis 11. Endocarditis Related to Cardiovascular Implantable Devices 12. Outpatient Follow-Up and Management 13. Timing and Indications for Surgery 14. Surgery for Right-Sided Infective Endocarditis 15. Surgery for Native Mitral Valve Endocarditis 16. Surgery for Native Aortic Valve Endocarditis 17. Surgery for Aortic Root Abscesses 18. Complex Multivalve Operations for Infective Endocarditis 19. Re-operative Surgery for Prosthetic Endocarditis 20. Timing of Surgical Intervention Following Acute Stroke from Infective Endocarditis 21. Ethical Controversies Related to the Care of an Intravenous Drug Abuser with Endocarditis 22. Multidisciplinary Service Delivery for the Endocarditis Patient 23. Future Directions in Infective Endocarditis

• Provides a thorough, yet concise review from a multidisciplinary perspective on the work-up and management of infective endocarditis
• Presents updated reviews on evidence and current guidelines for treating patients with infective endocarditis
• Provides discussion on controversial aspects of management, both medical and ethical