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| Web Pages |
| The Merck Manual |
| A look at endocarditis, the symptoms and signs, diagnosing, prognosis, prophylaxis, treatment, valve surgery, and response to treatment. |
| 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. |
| Non-infective Endocarditis |
| The Merck Manual: A look at the symptoms, signs, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. |
| 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. |
| Infective Endocarditis Summary |
| Discussion about the microbiology, complications and indications for surgery by Dr. Richard B. Roberts. |
| 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. |
| Vanderbilt Medical Center |
| Talks about infective endocarditis and who gets it, signs and symptoms, diagnosing and treatment. |
| Children's Heart Center |
| A description of endocarditis and how we can prevent it. |
| Gum Disease May Be a Threat |
| An article on teeth, gums and periodontal disease and how it can lead to heart disease and endocarditis. |
| Therapeutic Guidelines: Prevention of Endocarditis |
| A look at who is at risk and who should take antibiotic prophylaxis and for what procedures. |
| Endocarditis |
| Case study of a 12-13 year old boy, Marty in an emergency room. |
| Personal MD.com: Infective Endocarditis |
| James Beckerman M.D. looks at the causes, signs, symptoms, complications, treatment and prevention. Also a visual chart showing risk factors. |
| Bacterial Endocarditis Presenting with Decreased Vision |
| A case study of a 31 year old man diagnosed in London, Ontario, Canada. |
| The University of New South Wales |
| Image of bacterial infection on mitral valve. Click on the image and get a further explanation. |
| Fungal Endocarditis |
| An article about this disease. |
| Adam.com: An Overview |
| Looks at this disease and gives the definition, causes, incidents and risk factor. Also covers culture-negative and infective endocarditis. |
| American Heart Association |
| Details as to what bacterial endocarditis is, how it occurs, who is at risk, what procedures carry the greatest risks, prevention, and shows a wallet card to carry if there is a risk. |
| Antibiotic Treatment of Adults With Infective Endocarditis |
| Due to streptococci, enterococci, staphylococci, and HACEK microorganisms: by American Heart Association. |
| Prevention of Bacterial Endocarditis |
| Recommendations by the American Heart Association. |
| Treatment of Adults With Infective Endocarditis |
| Antibiotic treatment of adults with this disease due to streptococci, enterococci, staphylococci, and HACEK microorganisms. |
| On Health |
| An explanation along with discussion on symptoms, causes and treatments and complications for endocarditis. |
| RxMed: Endocarditis |
| Details covered are what endocarditis is, signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosing and treatment, activity, complications and prognosis. |
| drkoop.com: Endocarditis |
| Extensive look at the causes, risks, prevention, symptoms, signs and tests, prognosis, complications. Also a list of symptoms to call your health care provider for after treatment. |