Re-emphasising the importance of histopathological diagnosis in suspected bacterial endocarditis.
Perfusion
; 38(1): 197-199, 2023 01.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34378442
ABSTRACT
Infective endocarditis (IE) carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Timely diagnosis, effective treatment and prompt recognition of complications are essential to favourable patient outcomes. A collaborative, multidisciplinary team approach to the management of IE has been shown to improve prognosis. However, the clinical heterogeneity of IE and atypical presentations pose challenges to the endocarditis team. We present a case highlighting the role of valve histopathology in suspected IE, where there may be diagnostic uncertainty.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Endocarditis
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Endocarditis, Bacterial
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Perfusion
Journal subject:
CARDIOLOGIA
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Reino Unido
Publication country:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM