Endocarditis and Heart Valve Disease: Risk Factors and Prevention

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Research Article | Volume 25 Issue 1 (, 2019) | Pages 1 - 5

Endocarditis and Heart Valve Disease: Risk Factors and Prevention

Hetzer R.

Javier M.

Delmo Walter E.M.

Under a Creative Commons license

Open Access

Received

Jan. 18, 2019

Revised

May 24, 2019

Accepted

Sept. 25, 2019

Published

Dec. 30, 2019

Abstract

Endocarditis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that affects the inner lining of the heart (endocardium) and heart valves. It is particularly prevalent in individuals with preexisting heart valve diseases, posing significant challenges in clinical management. This research article reviews the risk factors associated with endocarditis in patients with heart valve disease and explores effective preventive strategies. Understanding these risk factors and adopting preventive measures is crucial to minimizing the incidence and improving patient outcomes.

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Endocarditis

Heart valve disease

Risk factors

Prevention

Infective endocarditis

Prophylaxis

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