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Endocarditis (Infective)

Diagnosis and management of infective endocarditis.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
CardiologyInfectious Diseases

Clinical Guidelines

2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of endocarditis
National
NICE guideline [CG64]
National
NICE guideline CG64: Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis
National
Infective Endocarditis in Adults: Diagnosis, Antimicrobial Therapy, and Management of Complications: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Local
Infective Endocarditis in Adults: Diagnosis, Antimicrobial Therapy, and Management of Complications: A Scientific Statement From the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Local
Prevention of Infective Endocarditis: Guidelines from the American Heart Association
Local
Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis: NICE clinical guideline CG64
Local

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