Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Changes in infectious endocarditis in 3 decades]

F Schwytzer, H P Wicki, F Nager

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |December 26, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    [Goethe and the heart].

    Praxis·2006
    Same author

    [Doctor and death].

    Praxis·2004
    Same author

    [Successful aging].

    Praxis·2003
    Same author

    [Goethe--medical awareness].

    Praxis·2001
    Same author

    [Intuition: the bridge from healing technique to healing arts].

    Praxis·2000
    Same author

    [Goethe and the physicians].

    Praxis·1999
    Same journal

    Respiratory function test in the case of temporary phrenic nerve contusion, associated with pneumoperitoneum; About the diagnostic value of laparoscopy.

    Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift·2010
    Same journal

    Treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis and pleurisy by means of temporary paralysis of the diaphragm, supported by the pneumoperitoneum.

    Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift·2010
    Same journal

    Boeck's disease as a tuberculous syndrome.

    Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift·2010
    Same journal

    Enteral primary tubercular complexes

    Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift·2010
    Same journal

    Tuberculous stenoses of the large bronchi.

    Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift·2010
    Same journal

    About the enzyme action.

    Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift·2010
    See all related articles

    Infective endocarditis shows an aging patient population and more acute presentations. Despite these changes, improved outcomes and decreased mortality are observed, particularly with timely valve replacement.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Clinical Medicine

    Context:

    • Longitudinal study comparing infective endocarditis (IE) over three phases (1947-1979).
    • Analysis of 101 patients in phase III (1975-1979) against earlier cohorts.
    • Focus on changes in disease course, clinical presentation, and patient outcomes.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate temporal trends and evolving characteristics of infective endocarditis.
    • To assess the impact of modern medical interventions on IE outcomes.
    • To document changes in clinical presentation, etiology, and mortality.

    Summary:

    • Significant increase in average patient age and a rise in acute and postoperative IE cases.
    • Subacute presentations are decreasing; clinical signs like fever and murmurs are often absent or subtle.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Emergence of right-heart endocarditis, particularly in intravenous drug abusers, presenting with atypical symptoms.
  • Streptococci and staphylococci remain primary pathogens; blood culture negativity remains high (35%).
  • Despite increased acute cases, overall mortality has declined, highlighting the benefit of urgent valve replacement.

    • Impact:

    • Demonstrates a shift towards older patients and more acute IE presentations.
    • Highlights the challenge of diagnosing IE due to oligosymptomatic presentations.
    • Underscores the improved prognosis and reduced mortality associated with timely cardiac valve surgery.
    • Provides insights into the changing epidemiology and management of infective endocarditis over three decades.