Infective endocarditis (IE) is a rare but serious complication following transcatheter aortic
valve replacement (TAVR). Despite substantial improvements in the TAVR procedure (less …

The diagnosis of cardiac device infection and, more importantly, accurate localization of the
infection site, such as defibrillator pocket, pacemaker lead, along the peripheral driveline or …

Abstract Purpose of Review Additional imaging modalities, such as FDG-PET/CT, have been
included into the workup for patients with suspected infective endocarditis, according to …

Imaging is an important tool in the diagnosis and management of infective endocarditis (IE).
Echocardiography is an essential examination, especially in native valve endocarditis …

Aims In non-operated infective endocarditis (IE), relapse may impair the outcome of the
disease. The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between end-of-treatment …

Abstract Introduction Hybrid [18F] FDG PET imaging is currently the method of choice for a
wide variety of infectious and inflammatory disorders and was recently adopted in several …

Endocarditis, a serious infectious disease, remains a diagnostic challenge in contemporary
clinical practice. The advent of advanced imaging modalities has contributed significantly to …

Abstract Purpose of Review The clinical and incremental value of functional imaging with 18
F-fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) …

IE is a deadly disease requiring prompt diagnosis for adequate patient's management. The
diagnosis requires the integration of clinical signs, microbiology data and imaging data and …

In patients with significant cardiac valvular disease, intervention with either valve repair or
valve replacement may be inevitable. Although valve repair is frequently performed …