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Infective Endocarditis

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Infective endocarditis is an infectious/inflammatory process that involves heart valves and the supporting valvular apparatus. A Prompt diagnosis is pivotal in preservation of valvular structures and prevention of disease complications.

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  1. State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA

    Jonathan J. Ramalho

  2. Division of Cardiovascular Medicine-EP Section, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA

    Adam S. Budzikowski

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  1. School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA

    Hanna Z. Mieszczanska

  2. Division of Cardiovascular Medicine-EP section, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA

    Adam S. Budzikowski

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Ramalho, J.J., Budzikowski, A.S. (2018). Infective Endocarditis. In: Mieszczanska, H., Budzikowski, A. (eds) Cardiology Consult Manual. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-89725-7_24

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