Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How deadly is infective endocarditis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Endocarditis: Infective Endocarditis (IE) is a serious disease cause by both bacteria/fungi infecting the inner lining of the heart (endocardium). It requires aggressive antibiotic/fungal treatment-but can also include surgery to repair/replace heart valves effected. The usual cause of death is congestive heart failure - neurologic complication are also often seen. Mortality can be 20-25% even with treatment.
Answered 11/11/2015
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is infective endocarditis? Does infective mean it's contagious?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What is the most common bacterium causing acute infective endocarditis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Please advise what is the most common bacterium causing acute infective endocarditis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What streptococcus causes infective endocarditis?
Which streptococcus group causes infective endocarditis?
Hi doctors, can you tell me what is infective endocarditis?
Is there a link between flossing and infective endocarditis?
What causes cardiomyopathy to lead to infective endocarditis?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
