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FAQs about infective endocarditis


Q: Which doctor should I consult if I have infective endocarditis?

A: A specialist like cardiologist or in Internal Medicine can treat your ailment

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Q: How long would the treatment take?

A: Intense antibiotic treatment may take up to 8 weeks. Duration of therapy varies in cases where surgical management becomes inevitable.

Q: What is the prognosis of infective endocarditis?

A: Infective endocarditis is a fatal disease if left untreated. Aggressive management improves the outcome. Mortality ranges from 17 to 36%.

Q: Is there any racial predilection for IE?

A: IE has no racial predilection.

Q: Does IE recur?

A: IE may relapse within 2 months of finishing clinically effective therapy.

Q: What extra care should be required in a patient with a diagnosed?

A: Patient should be closely monitored for the development of heart failure.

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