Endocarditis
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Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart and its valves, usually caused by an infection that reaches that area through the bloodstream.
Common symptoms: fever, chills, tiredness, night sweats, muscle aches, and, in some cases, heart-related signs; the manifestations can vary and sometimes appear subtly.
Why it matters to treat it? Because it affects the heart valves, it is a condition that requires careful and timely medical evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist evaluates how the heart is working, while the internist and the infectious disease specialist take part in the study of the infection. When there is persistent fever with no clear cause, especially if there are prior heart problems, the most prudent thing is to seek medical care without delay.
Data on 447 doctors who treat endocarditis
Which specialist treats endocarditis?
Endocarditis should be evaluated by a cardiologist; a pediatric cardiologist can treat it in children. Seek medical care right away if you have persistent fever, fatigue, or a new heart murmur.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in endocarditis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Frequently asked questions
What is endocarditis?
Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart and its valves, usually caused by an infection that reaches that area through the bloodstream.
Which doctor treats endocarditis?
Endocarditis should be evaluated by a cardiologist; a pediatric cardiologist can treat it in children. Seek medical care right away if you have persistent fever, fatigue, or a new heart murmur.