What are the guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of infective endocarditis?
The guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of infective endocarditis are outlined in several papers, such as N Engl J Med 2012;366:2466-2473, Eur Heart J 2009;30:2369-2413 and J Antimicrob Chemother 2012;67:269-289. Additionally, the American Heart Association has published an updated scientific statement in 2015 which is available online at Circulation. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000298. These guidelines include recommendations for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of infective endocarditis, as well as management of complications.