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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Infective endocarditis (IE) is a serious infection of the heart's inner lining or valves.
  • Its incidence is rising due to an aging population and increased use of cardiac devices.
  • IE presents heterogeneously, often with subtle, non-specific symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the varied clinical manifestations of infective endocarditis.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic challenges and importance of early detection.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of three patients with infective endocarditis.
  • Review of clinical presentations, diagnostic approaches, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Patients exhibited significantly different clinical manifestations of IE.
  • Subtle presentations can delay diagnosis, increasing mortality risk.

Conclusions:

  • Infective endocarditis requires a high index of suspicion due to its diverse presentations.
  • Prompt diagnosis using blood cultures and echocardiography is vital for improving patient outcomes.