Condition
Endocarditis
An infection of the inner lining of the heart or heart valves, usually treated with weeks of IV antibiotics.
Also called: heart valve infection
Who Can Help with Endocarditis?
- Infectious Disease Doctors
A physician who treats complex or long-lasting infections, such as HIV, hepatitis and infections that do not respond to usual treatment.
- Cardiologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions such as heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about endocarditis and what is right for you.