Infective Endocarditis

This all-encompassing guide summarizes the latest findings on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of infective endocarditis. Written by a world recognized expert with more than 40 years of experience in the field, the book focuses on the impact of staphylococci as causative organisms and their relationship to a variety of intravascular devices ranging from intravenous catheters to intracardiac defibrillators. It presents practical recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of patients, as well as discussions of patient prognosis and medical outcomes.