What are the potential complications of infective endocarditis?
Potential complications of infective endocarditis include Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms, persistent bacteremia or fever, recurrent emboli, heart block, worsening congestive heart failure, or new pathological murmurs. Additionally, complications can arise from surgically created shunts or intracardiac conduits, as these connections involve various prosthetic materials such as Gore-Tex, Dacron, or homografts. Bacteriologic cure is often impossible without surgical intervention.