In this chapter, the echocardiographic diagnosis of infective endocarditis involving both native and prosthetic heart valves is discussed using real-world case examples. Case examples of complications of infective endocarditis including valve aneurysm, valve perforation, flail valve, annular abscess, etc., are presented. Management strategies with reference to current practice guidelines are also discussed.

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Infective Endocarditis

  • Tiong Cheng Yeo

摘要

In this chapter, the echocardiographic diagnosis of infective endocarditis involving both native and prosthetic heart valves is discussed using real-world case examples. Case examples of complications of infective endocarditis including valve aneurysm, valve perforation, flail valve, annular abscess, etc., are presented. Management strategies with reference to current practice guidelines are also discussed.