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 …

Background Infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are
associated with high mortality rates. Optimal antibiotic dosage plays a crucial role in …

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 …

Background Diagnosing infective endocarditis (IE) poses a significant challenge. This study
aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of the 2015 and 2023 Duke clinical criteria …

The management of cardiogenic shock is an ongoing challenge. Despite all efforts and
tremendous use of resources, mortality remains high. Whilst reversing the underlying cause …

Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) improve quality of life and prolong survival,
but there are additional considerations for cardiovascular imaging after implantation—both …

Abstract Introduction Hybrid [18F] FDG PET imaging is currently the method of choice for a
wide variety of infectious and inflammatory disorders and was recently adopted in several …

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 …

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 …