Endocarditis Essentials 1st Ediiton by Brusch John L ISBN 1935660172 9781935660177

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ISBN 10: 1935660172
ISBN 13: 9781935660177
Author: Brusch John L

Endocarditis Essentials 2011 is a concise, current and practical review of the epidemiology, evaluation, treatment and prevention of infective endocarditis. Written by experts in the field, this quick reference guide provides useful information for cardiologists, residents, fellows and other clinicians interested in the clinical and pathological features of infective endocarditis.

Endocarditis Essentials 1st Table of contents:

1. Introduction to Endocarditis

   • What is endocarditis?
   • The epidemiology and incidence of infective endocarditis
   • Risk factors for endocarditis
   • Classification of endocarditis (acute vs. subacute)

2. Clinical Presentation

   • Symptoms and signs of endocarditis
   • Acute vs. chronic presentation
   • The role of fever, heart murmurs, and embolic phenomena

3. Diagnosis

   • Diagnostic workup for endocarditis
   • Blood cultures and the role of microbiology
   • Echocardiography (TTE vs. TEE)
   • Modified Duke Criteria for diagnosing endocarditis
   • Other imaging techniques

4. Microbiological Considerations

   • Common pathogens (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus viridans, Enterococcus)
   • Antibiotic resistance and its implications
   • Identification of pathogens in culture
   • Role of PCR and other molecular methods

5. Complications of Endocarditis

   • Embolic events (stroke, organ infarction)
   • Heart failure and valvular damage
   • Perivalvular abscesses
   • Septic shock
   • Renal failure

6. Treatment: Medical Management

   • Empiric antibiotic therapy
   • Antimicrobial stewardship in endocarditis
   • Duration of treatment and tailoring antibiotics based on culture results
   • Role of antifungal therapy (in specific cases)

7. Surgical Management

   • Indications for surgery in endocarditis
   • Types of surgical interventions (valve repair vs. valve replacement)
   • Timing of surgery (early vs. delayed)
   • Postoperative care and outcomes

8. Endocarditis in Special Populations

   • Prosthetic valve endocarditis
   • Endocarditis in intravenous drug users
   • Pediatric considerations
   • Endocarditis in patients with implanted devices (e.g., pacemakers)

9. Prevention

   • Infective endocarditis prophylaxis
   • Preventing recurrent endocarditis in high-risk patients
   • Managing dental and surgical procedures in at-risk individuals

10. Emerging Issues and Future Directions

    • New diagnostic techniques (e.g., advanced imaging)
    • Advances in antimicrobial therapy
    • Challenges with antibiotic resistance
    • The evolving role of immunotherapy

11. Case Studies

    • Real-life examples of endocarditis diagnosis and treatment
    • Lessons learned from clinical cases

12. Conclusion

    • Summary of key points
    • Future outlook on managing endocarditis

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