Infective Endocarditis: Management in the Era of Intravascular Devices

ISBN-13: 9780849370977 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 388 str.

John L. Brusch

Opis

The first up-to-date source on the subject in a decade, this source collects the latest findings on infective endocarditis and presents the current understanding of the microbiology of the organisms involved, the varying forms of the disorder, and analyses of special populations, diagnostic strategies, and procedures in medical and surgical management. With the increased utilization of intravascular catheters and intracardiac devices, this publication will prove invaluable for physicians seeking an improved understanding of the wide range of signs and symptoms of the disease in a variety of practice settings.

Spis treści

Epidemiology of Infective Endocarditis. Microbiology of Infective Endocarditis and Clinical Correlates: Gram-positive Organisms. Microbiology of Infective Endocarditis and Clinical Correlates: Gram-negative and Other Organisms. Pathology. Pathoanatomical, Pathophysiological and Clinical Correlations.Clinical Manifestations of Native Valve Endocarditis. Endocarditis in Intravenous Drug Abusers. Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis.
Infective Endocarditis of Intracardiac Devices. Nosocomial and Healthcare Associated Infective Endocarditis. Infective Endocarditis of Immunocompromised Patients. Diagnosis I. Diagnosis-Echocardiography II. Medical Management of Infective Endocarditis. Surgical Management of Infective Endocarditis. Prophylaxis. Mimics of Infective Endocarditis

O autorze

John L. Brusch