Endocarditis and myocarditis: a brief review

Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2012 Sep;10(9):1153-64. doi: 10.1586/erc.12.107.

Abstract

Endocarditis and myocarditis are conditions seen worldwide with considerable morbidity and mortality. Despite the improvements in diagnostic technologies, clinical diagnosis remains crucial as only prompt recognition will lead to appropriate investigations and timely intervention, which may be life saving. In this review, the authors provide a concise overview of endocarditis and myocarditis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Decision Trees
  • Endocarditis / diagnosis*
  • Endocarditis / drug therapy
  • Endocarditis / microbiology
  • Endocarditis / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Myocarditis / diagnosis*
  • Myocarditis / drug therapy
  • Myocarditis / etiology
  • Myocarditis / physiopathology*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Antiviral Agents