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...