#312 Infective Endocarditis

<div>Master endocarditis! Don’t feel thwarted by a positive set of blood cultures. We’re joined by Dr. David Serota (<a href="https://twitter.com/serotavirus?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@serotavirus</a>) for a comprehensive discussion of the pathophysiology of infective endocarditis, frameworks for work-up and diagnosis, the TTE vs. TEE debate, indications for valve surgery, antibiotic tips,  harm reduction strategies, and more! </div> <div><br> </div> <div> <strong>Claim free CME for this episode at </strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/"><strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">curbsiders.vcuhealth.org</a></strong></a><strong>!<br> </strong><br> </div> <div> <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list">Episodes</a> | <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/4108bcf4/podcast/rss">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial">Swag!</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/top-picks">Top Picks</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/knowledgefood">Mailing List</a> | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/">Free CME!</a> </div> <div><strong><br> Credits</strong></div> <ul> <li>Writer and Producer: Adam Barelski MD</li> <li>Show Notes: Beth Garbitelli; Adam Barelski MD</li> <li>Infographic: Adam Barelski MD</li> <li>Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Adam Barelski MD</li> <li>Reviewer: Meredith Trubitt, MD</li> <li>Executive Producer, Cover Art: Beth Garbitelli</li> <li>Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP</li> <li>Editor: Clair Morgan of <a href="https://www.nodderly.com/">nodderly.com</a> </li> <li>Guest: David Serota MD </li> </ul> <div><strong>Sponsor: Imperfect Foods</strong></div> <div>Right now, Imperfect Foods is offering our listeners 20% off your first 4 orders when you go to <a href="https://www.imperfectfoods.com/">https://www.imperfectfoods.com</a> and use promo code <strong><em>CURB.</em></strong> </div> <div><st