This week's episode is all about infective endocarditis. We discuss the approach to a patient presenting with suspected endocarditis, review work up, antibiotic therapy and surgical indications, and highlight the updated AHA/ACC prophylaxis guidelines!
Podcast written by: Dr. Liam Finlay (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Zain Chagla (Infectious Disease Specialist) and Dr. Leslie Martin (General Internist)
Infographic by: Howard Ong (Medical Student)
This week's episode is all about infective endocarditis. We discuss the approach to a patient presenting with suspected endocarditis, review work up, antibiotic therapy and surgical indications, and highlight the updated AHA/ACC prophylaxis guidelines!
Podcast written by: Dr. Liam Finlay (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Zain Chagla (Infectious Disease Specialist) and Dr. Leslie Martin (General Internist)
Infographic by: Howard Ong (Medical Student)