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How bad is infective endocarditis?
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It can be bad...: can cause death, heart failue with valve not working, sepsis, stroke or other end organ issues with septic emboli (infected vegetation migrating through blood), etc. Hence, need a concerted team of docs to treat for best outcome. Serious but lots of patients survive.
Answered 7/5/2014
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May be critical: IE - Infection of the inside lining of the heart and heart valves usually caused by bacteria can be life threatening. It can permanently damage heart valves . It requires immediate and aggressive medical attention usually in hospital as well as multiple IV antibiotics. It can also be caused by fungi and other agents. Serious!
Answered 7/2/2015
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