Update 2023 ESC Guidelines Endocarditis

Infective endocarditis is a rare disease, but due to its high morbidity and mortality it is of great importance for global health.
global health due to its high morbidity and mortality. In 2023, the European Society of Cardiology updated the guidelines on infective endocarditis.
on infective endocarditis in 2023. As far as prevention is concerned, the risk group for the development of endocarditis
endocarditis has also been updated due to the increasing use of transcatheter valve repair procedures
and the indication for antibiotic prophylaxis has been strengthened. The central role of the endocarditis team in the treatment
of the patient in all phases from initial presentation to discharge is stigmatized. The diagnosis of endocarditis
is increasingly being made with multimodality imaging. The indications and timing for cardiac surgery have been
for cardiac surgery have been revised, also taking into account the presence of possible neurological complications.
has been taken into account. Outpatient management is now being introduced for stable patients after the critical initial phase. This
This paper summarizes the most important changes and innovations in the document that are relevant for specialists from different medical
medical disciplines in the treatment of patients with endocarditis.

Dr. med. Stefano Caselli, PhD

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