#312 Infective Endocarditis

Master endocarditis! Don’t feel thwarted by a positive set of blood cultures. We’re joined by Dr. David Serota (@serotavirus) for a comprehensive discussion of the pathophysiology of infective endocarditis, frameworks for work-up and diagnosis, the TTE vs. TEE debate, indications for valve surgery, antibiotic tips,  harm reduction strategies, and more! 
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Credits

• Writer and Producer: Adam Barelski MD
• Show Notes: Beth Garbitelli; Adam Barelski MD
• Infographic: Adam Barelski MD
• Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Adam Barelski MD
• Reviewer: Meredith Trubitt, MD
• Executive Producer, Cover Art: Beth Garbitelli
• Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
• Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
• Guest: David Serota MD 

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Show Segments

• Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
• Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*
• Case from Kashlak; Definitions
• What to do with positive blood cultures
• Initial workup for endocarditis 
• How to diagnose endocarditis
• When to get a TTE and a TEE
• Indications for valve surgery
• Antibiotic tips
• Oral vs IV antibiotics
• Treatment considerations for patients who inject drugs
• Take-home points
• Outro