What should be done after completion of antimicrobial therapy for IE?
After completion of antimicrobial therapy for IE, echocardiography is reasonable before or synchronous with completion of antimicrobial therapy to establish a new baseline for subsequent comparison. A referral to a program to assist in the cessation of drug use should be made for IDUs. Patients should be educated about the signs of endocarditis and urged to seek immediate medical attention should they occur. If feasible, a thorough dental evaluation is reasonable, especially in patients deemed likely to require valve replacement, with all active sources of oral infection eradicated. All indwelling intravenous catheters used to infuse antimicrobial treatment should be removed promptly at the end of therapy.