Endocarditis (Infective)

Diagnosis and management of infective endocarditis.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

CardiologyInfectious Diseases

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Clinical Guidelines

2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of endocarditis

NICE guideline [CG64]

NICE guideline CG64: Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis

Infective Endocarditis in Adults: Diagnosis, Antimicrobial Therapy, and Management of Complications: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Infective Endocarditis in Adults: Diagnosis, Antimicrobial Therapy, and Management of Complications: A Scientific Statement From the Infectious Diseases Society of America

Prevention of Infective Endocarditis: Guidelines from the American Heart Association

Prophylaxis against infective endocarditis: NICE clinical guideline CG64