Infective Endocarditis

A Multidisciplinary Approach

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

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Beskrivning

Infective Endocarditis: A Multidisciplinary Approach provides a comprehensive review of infective endocarditis and covers the entire spectrum of medical care for these challenging patients. It covers the ever-increasing scope of the problem, including epidemiology, as well as diagnostic work-up, microbiology, medical therapy, and surgical therapy for this disease. The book also addresses the opioid epidemic and rising infective endocarditis incidence in this population. Each type of practitioner can use this book as a definitive resource in reviewing aspects of care related to the endocarditis patient.

This book will also serve as an updated resource to provide recent evidence regarding the management of these patients, as well as author perspectives and approaches to tackling the often complex and challenging issues revolving around care of the endocarditis patient. This is an essential reference and an authoritative source for infective endocarditis and provide physicians, nurses, social workers, and everyone who is routinely involved in the care of these patients.

Provides a thorough, yet concise review from a multidisciplinary perspective on the work-up and management of infective endocarditis
Presents updated reviews on evidence and current guidelines for treating patients with infective endocarditis
Provides discussion on controversial aspects of management, both medical and ethical

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-12-02
Mått:191 x 235 x 22 mm
Vikt:770 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:380
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9780128206577

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Mer om författaren

Arman Kilic, MD is Professor and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Chief of the Heart and Vascular Integrated Center of Clinical Excellence at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is the John Kratz Endowed Chair in Cardiac Surgery and has published over 350 peer reviewed manuscripts, has served as Principal Investigator on several clinical trials, and is a regularly invited national and international speaker on AI and machine learning in cardiovascular healthcare. He is a member of multiple editorial boards and has received several major extramural grants in AI.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Infective Endocarditis2. General Approach to the Clinical Diagnosis of Infective Endocarditis3. Microbiology of Infective Endocarditis4. Echocardiography in Infective Endocarditis5. Other imaging in the assessment of infective endocarditis6. Prophylaxis and Prevention of Infective Endocarditis7. Antimicrobial Therapy in Infective Endocarditis8. Preoperative Care of the Critically Ill Endocarditis Patient9. Neuro Complications of Infective Endocarditis10. Psychiatric Considerations in Patients with Intravenous Drug Use and Endocarditis 11. Endocarditis Related to Cardiovascular Implantable Devices12. Outpatient Follow-Up and Management13. Timing and Indications for Surgery14. Surgery for Right-Sided Infective Endocarditis15. Surgery for Native Mitral Valve Endocarditis16. Surgery for Native Aortic Valve Endocarditis17. Surgery for Aortic Root Abscesses18. Complex Multivalve Operations for Infective Endocarditis19. Re-operative Surgery for Prosthetic Endocarditis20. Timing of Surgical Intervention Following Acute Stroke from Infective Endocarditis21. Ethical Controversies Related to the Care of an Intravenous Drug Abuser with Endocarditis22. Multidisciplinary Service Delivery for the Endocarditis Patient23. Future Directions in Infective Endocarditis