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Desimone Et Al 2026 Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis Antibiotic
American Heart Association
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This scientific statement updates the 2015 American Heart Association guidelines on infective endocarditis, reflecting increased incidence, changing epidemiology, and advancements in diagnostics and therapeutics. It highlights new case definitions, non-culture-based pathogen identification, and advanced imaging. The statement also discusses the potential impact of randomized trials on oral therapy, the role of percutaneous mechanical aspiration, and the recognized importance of an endocarditis team for managing this critical condition.
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