Role of Imaging in Known or Suspected Infective Endocarditis

<p>Role of Imaging in Known or Suspected Infective Endocarditis</p> <p>Guest: Michael W. Cullen, M.D. (<a href='https://twitter.com/mwcullen'>@mwcullen</a>)</p> <p>Host: Paul A. Friedman, M.D. (<a href='https://twitter.com/drpaulfriedman'>@drpaulfriedman</a>)</p> <p>The diagnosis and treatment of patients with infective endocarditis can be complex. Successful outcomes require multidisciplinary support for imaging, management and therapy.</p> <p>Joining us today to discuss the use of imaging in the initial evaluation and management of infective endocarditis is Michael W. Cullen, M.D., a cardiologist and expert echocardiographer at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.</p> <p>Specific topics discussed:</p> <ul><li>Risk factors, signs and symptoms that raise the suspicion of infective endocarditis</li> <li>Comprehensive physical examinations necessary for diagnosis</li> <li>Hospitalization, blood cultures and antibiotics required for evaluation</li> <li>Imaging types and considerations for use</li> <li>Potential complications and their diagnosis</li> <li>Role of imaging in the management of infective endocarditis</li> <li>Surveillance imaging and follow-up</li> </ul> <p>Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at <a href='https://cveducation.mayo.edu'>https://cveducation.mayo.edu</a> or on Twitter <a href='https://www.twitter.com/mayocliniccv'>@MayoClinicCV</a>.</p> <p>NEW Cardiovascular Education App: The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in <a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mayo-clinic-cardiovascular-cme/id1578924841'>Apple</a> or <a href='https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mayoclinic.cvcme'>Google</a> stores today!</p> <p>No CME credit offered for this episode.</p> <p>Podcast episode transcript found <a href='https://m