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Dec 2021
1h 21m

#312 Infective Endocarditis

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
About this episode
Master endocarditis! Don’t feel thwarted by a positive set of blood cultures. We’re joined by Dr. David Serota (@serotavirus) for a comprehensive discussion of the pathophysiology of infective endocarditis, frameworks for work-up and diagnosis, the TTE vs. TEE debate, indications for valve surgery, antibiotic tips,  harm reduction strategies, and more! 

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Credits
  • Writer and Producer: Adam Barelski MD
  • Show Notes: Beth Garbitelli; Adam Barelski MD
  • Infographic: Adam Barelski MD
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Adam Barelski MD
  • Reviewer: Meredith Trubitt, MD
  • Executive Producer, Cover Art: Beth Garbitelli
  • Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
  • Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
  • Guest: David Serota MD 
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Show Segments

  • Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
  • Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*
  • Case from Kashlak; Definitions
  • What to do with positive blood cultures
  • Initial workup for endocarditis 
  • How to diagnose endocarditis
  • When to get a TTE and a TEE
  • Indications for valve surgery
  • Antibiotic tips
  • Oral vs IV antibiotics
  • Treatment considerations for patients who inject drugs
  • Take-home points
  • Outro
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