"Endocarditis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (ENDOCARDIUM), the continuous membrane lining the four chambers and HEART VALVES. It is often caused by microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and rickettsiae. Left untreated, endocarditis can damage heart valves and become life-threatening.
| Descriptor ID |
D004696
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C14.280.282
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| Concept/Terms |
Infective Endocarditis- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditides, Infective
- Endocarditis, Infective
- Infective Endocarditides
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Endocarditis" by people in Profiles.
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Changing Trends in Demographics, Risk Factors, and Clinical Features of Patients With Infective Endocarditis-Related Stroke, 2005-2015. Neurology. 2023 04 11; 100(15):e1555-e1564.
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Neutrophils Protect Against Staphylococcus aureus Endocarditis Progression Independent of Extracellular Trap Release. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2023 02; 43(2):267-285.
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Diagnosing Endocarditis: Get the Picture?! J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2022 02; 36(2):358-361.
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PR interval prolongation is significantly associated with aortic root abscess: An age- and gender-matched study. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2021 07; 26(4):e12849.
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Root abscess in the setting of infectious endocarditis: Short- and long-term outcomes. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 10; 162(4):1049-1059.e1.
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An assessment of transesophageal echocardiography studies rated as rarely appropriate tests for infective endocarditis at an academic medical center. Echocardiography. 2019 11; 36(11):2070-2077.
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Delayed Sternal Closure in Infant Heart Surgery-The Importance of Where and When: An Analysis of the STS Congenital Heart Surgery Database. Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Nov; 102(5):1565-1572.
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Mycotic coronary artery aneurysm and mitral valve regurgitation caused by infectious endocarditis. J Card Surg. 2014 Nov; 29(6):797-8.
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Extended trans-septal and left atrial dome incision combined with Manouguian's aortotomy for complex double valve surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2014 Jul; 46(1):127-8.
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Surgical management of endocarditis: the society of thoracic surgeons clinical practice guideline. Ann Thorac Surg. 2011 Jun; 91(6):2012-9.