Infective Endocarditis - A multidisciplinary Approach - Grand Format

Infective Endocarditis : A Multidisciplinary Approach provides a comprehensive review of infective endocarditis and covers the entire spectrum of medical care for these challenging patients. It covers the ever-increasing scope of the problem, including epidemiology, diagnostic workup, microbiology, medical therapy, and surgical therapy for this disease. This book also addresses the opioid epidemic and rising infective endocarditis incidence in this population.
Each type of practitioner can use this book as a definitive resource in reviewing aspects of care related to the endocarditis patient. It provides recent evidence regarding management of these patients, as well as perspectives and approaches to tackling the often complex and challenging issues revolving around care of the endocarditis patient. This is an essential reference and an authoritative source for infective endocarditis and provides physicians, nurses, social workers, and everyone who is routinely involved in the care of these patients an invaluable resource.
Key features : - Provides a thorough yet concise review from a multidisciplinary perspective on the workup and management of infective endocarditis ; - Reviews the evidence and current guidelines for treating patients with infective endocarditis ; - Discusses controversial aspects of management, both medical and ethical.