Treatment of bacterial endocarditis is initially done with the use of antibiotics that can be administered orally or directly into the vein for 4 to 6 weeks, according to medical advice.Treatment of bacterial endocarditis is usually done in a hospital setting so that the patient is monitored and complications are avoided.
If endocarditis is suspected, the doctor orders a blood culture, which is the microbiological test to identify the microorganism in the blood and which antibiotic is most effective for treatment. In the case of more serious infections and when medication is not enough, surgery may be necessary to remove the infected tissue and sometimes change the affected heart valve. Understand how a blood infection is diagnosed.
- Bacterial endocarditis is inflammation of the valves and tissue that coats the heart internally.
- Causing symptoms such as fever.
- Chest pain.
- Shortness of breath and loss of appetite.
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Initial treatment of bacterial endocarditis is performed with the use of antibiotics that are indicated by the cardiologist based on the identified microorganism and can be taken orally or administered directly into a vein, according to the doctor’s opinion; However, when the infection cannot be resolved with antibiotic use, surgery may be recommended to change the affected heart valve and remove infected tissue from the heart.
Depending on the severity of the infection, your doctor may also recommend replacing the damaged valve with an artificial valve made of animal tissue or synthetic materials.See what postoperative and recovery is like after heart surgery.
Signs of improvement in bacterial endocarditis appear at the start of treatment and include a decrease in fever, cough, chest pain, as well as shortness of breath, vomiting or nausea.
Signs of worsening bacterial endocarditis appear when treatment is not done correctly or when the patient is late for medical attention and include increased fever, shortness of breath and chest pain, swelling of feet and hands, lack of appetite and weight loss.
If endocarditis is not identified and treated quickly, it can lead to certain complications, such as heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and death.