Phrases with «infective endocarditis»

"Infective endocarditis" refers to an infection in the inner lining of the heart and its valves. It occurs when bacteria or other harmful microorganisms enter the bloodstream and settle on the heart valves. This condition can cause damage to the heart and lead to serious health issues if not treated promptly. Full definition

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Sentences with «infective endocarditis»

Doctors across the country are increasingly worried about the rise of bacterial infections attacking the heart valves of IV drug users — a condition known as infective endocarditis. (wxxinews.org)
Compared to patients with atrial septal defect, a heart defect that usually has a low risk for infective endocarditis, the researchers found the risk was substantially higher in: (sciencedaily.com)
Using a large Canadian database, researchers looked at the occurrence of infective endocarditis between 1988 and 2010 in 47,518 children with heart defects. (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «infective endocarditis»

Sentences with «infective endocarditis»

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