These guidelines, endorsed by both the EACTS and STS, represent the official viewpoint on
this topic. They show a commitment to ongoing improvement, as regular updates will be …

A significant proportion of patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation (AF) and are in need of
thromboembolic protection are not treated with oral anticoagulation or discontinue this …

This document on cardiovascular infection, including infective endocarditis, is the first in the
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology Imaging Indications (ASNC I2) series to assess the …

Abstract Background The 2023 Duke–International Society of Cardiovascular Infectious
Diseases (ISCVID) criteria for infective endocarditis (IE) were introduced to improve …

Abstract Background The Duke criteria for infective endocarditis (IE) diagnosis underwent
revisions in 2023 by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the International Society …

Native valve infective endocarditis (NVE) is a global phenomenon, defined by infection of a
native heart valve and involving the endocardial surface. The causes and epidemiology of …

Summary In 2023, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) updated its infective
endocarditis (IE) guidelines strongly endorsing antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) before invasive …

This focused review highlights the latest issues in native valve infective endocarditis. Native
valve disease moderately increases the risk of develo** infective endocarditis. In 2023 …

Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) is a commensal bacterium that causes various infections
in surgical sites, the urinary tract, and blood. The bacterium is becoming a significant …

Despite advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of infective endocarditis (IE), the
burden of IE has remained relatively high over the past decade. With an ageing population …