Endocarditis is due to a bacterial infection in the heart’s lining.
The main symptoms ofendocarditisare chest pain, shortness of breath, fever, and skin changes.
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Acute vs. Subacute Infective Endocarditis
Endocarditis is also called infective endocarditis.
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“Infective” means there is an infection present.
There are two types: acute and subacute.
Acute develops suddenly and can become life-threatening in a matter of days.
Subacute develops slowly over weeks or even months.
Both conditions are due to bacteria entering the bloodstream.
Frequent Symptoms
Endocarditis symptoms can develop differently from person to person.
Subacute cases develop slowly, and you may not suspect you have a problem with your heart.
Pay attention to symptoms and contact your healthcare provider if you experience any new or sudden health changes.
It gets into your blood through medical or dental procedures or IV drug use.
Symptoms can occur suddenly or come on slowly.
Some people could experience mild symptoms, while others have severe symptoms that need immediate medical treatment.
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