Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among 1,874 people with DUA-IE, 38% died or had a bacterial infection within 3 years. The most common infections ...

• Require X (hemin) and/or V (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) factors for growth • Responsible for 0.5–1% of all cases of IE • Haemophilus aphrophilus is the most common species responsible for IE ...

Despite national guidelines recommending surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for patients under age 65 with severe aortic stenosis, many hospitals are still opting for a nonsurgical approach in ...

Infective endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart, most often affecting the valves. It occurs when bacteria or other microorganisms enter the bloodstream and attach to the heart, ...