Infective Endocarditis: Management in the Era of Intravascular Devices / Edition 1

by John L. Brusch

Overview

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 of staphylococci as causative organisms and their relationship to a variety of intravascular devices ranging from intravenous catheters to intracardiac defibrillators.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849370977
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/13/2007
Series:	Infectious Disease and Therapy , #41
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Adriana Maria Rosario, MD (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description: This is a complete review of infective endocarditis, covering all aspects of the disease from pathophysiology to therapeutic management.
Purpose: This book reviews infective endocarditis, with a special emphasis on changes in epidemiology due to the increasing use of intra-cardiac devices. Infective endocarditis continues to be associated with significant morbidity and mortality, despite modern antibiotics and surgical treatment. This book explores the difficulties in the treatment of this disease as it relates to emerging pathogens and clinical profiles that have evolved with the proliferation of implanted biomechanical devices.
Audience: The audience is very broad, including internists, cardiologists, intensivists, and infectious disease specialists, all of whom are frequently involved in the care of patients who have or are at risk for developing endocarditis.
Features: A review of the different pathogens that are commonly associated with different patient populations is provided, along with an extensive description of the pathophysiology. Of special interest is the chapter on infective endocarditis associated with intracardiac devices and procedures, including a detailed description of the particular pathogenesis and microbiology. Also included is a chapter describing the mimics of endocarditis, well described conditions often mistaken for infective endocarditis, such as Marantic endocarditis, atrial myxoma, and systemic lupus. Clinical cases illustrate each of these different clinical entities and extensive references are provided with each chapter.
Assessment: This is an excellent update on the current diagnosis and treatment of infective endocarditis. The author has an extensive clinical background and is well known in the field. The book constitutes an excellent up-to-date review of this challenging disease process.

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