1st Edition

Infective Endocarditis Management in the Era of Intravascular Devices

By John L. Brusch Copyright 2007
384 Pages 6 Color & 56 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

388 Pages
by CRC Press

The first up-to-date source on the subject in more than a decade, this authoritative and 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 35 years of experience in the field, this reference focuses on the impact... Read more
Epidemiology of Infective Endocarditis. Microbiology of Infective Endocarditis and Clinical Correlates: Gram-positive Organisms. Microbiology of Infective Endocarditis and Clinical Correlates: Gram-negative and Other Organisms. Pathology. Pathoanatomical, Pathophysiological and Clinical Correlations.Clinical Manifestations of Native Valve Endocarditis. Endocarditis in Intravenous Drug Abusers. Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis.
Infective Endocarditis of Intracardiac Devices. Nosocomial and Healthcare Associated Infective Endocarditis. Infective Endocarditis of Immunocompromised Patients. Diagnosis I. Diagnosis-Echocardiography II. Medical Management of Infective Endocarditis. Surgical Management of Infective Endocarditis. Prophylaxis. Mimics of Infective Endocarditis

Biography

John L. Brusch