An infection of the heart's inner lining (endocardium) or the heart valves.
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- Heart Point A look at endocarditis, explaining what it is, who should take antibiotics for dental and certain other procedures, and cardiac conditions associated with the risk.
- Diagnosis and Management of Infective Endocarditis and Its Complications American Heart Association Scientific Statement.
- Bacterial Endocarditis Ernest G. Brookfield, M.D.(pediatrics) discusses this disease, what it is and what the causes are, complications, symptoms, tests and prevention.
- On Health An explanation along with discussion on symptoms, causes and treatments and complications for endocarditis.
- The University of New South Wales Image of bacterial infection on mitral valve. Click on the image and get a further explanation.
- NHS Choices: Endocarditis Provides information on this rare but serious condition where the inner lining of the heart becomes inflamed. Includes details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.
- Preventing Bacterial Endocarditis: American Heart Association Guidelines - February 1, 1998 - American Family Physician An explanation of what this disease is and who is at risk. Also detailed guidelines for the procedures requiring antibiotic prophylaxis and the dosage and type required.
- MedlinePlus: Endocarditis Looks at this disease and gives the definition, causes, incidents and risk factor. Also covers culture-negative and infective endocarditis.
- The Merck Manual A look at endocarditis, the symptoms and signs, diagnosing, prognosis, prophylaxis, treatment, valve surgery, and response to treatment.
- Non-infective Endocarditis The Merck Manual: A look at the symptoms, signs, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.