Infective Endocarditis : Management in the Era of Intravascular Devices

Omtale

The first up-to-date source on the subject in more than a decade, this authoritative and all-encompassing guide summarizes the latest findings on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of infective endocarditis. Written by a world recognized expert with more than 35 years of experience in the field, this reference focuses on the impact of staphylococci as causative organisms and their relationship to a variety of intravascular devices ranging from intravenous catheters to intracardiac defibrillators.