Kontemporäres Management der Endokarditis
摘要
Infective endocarditis is a rare disease with increasing incidence and high mortality. Due to its nonspecific symptoms, complex diagnostics, the prolonged treatment and poor prognosis, it represents a major clinical challenge. This review article outlines the contemporary management of infective endocarditis, including prevention, the role of the endocarditis team, diagnostic criteria, outpatient oral antibiotic treatment, the timing and indications of surgical treatment as well as the significance of infections of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices.