Infective Endocarditis in Childhood: 2015 Update
Published: September 15, 2015
- This scientific statement is an update of the 2002 AHA statement "Unique Features of Infective Endocarditis in Childhood."
- The increased survival of children with congenital heart disease and the related complex surgeries using prosthetic materials have changed the epidemiology and microbiology of infective endocarditis.
- Outpatient management now includes home intravenous therapy for select patients.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Infective Endocarditis in Children: Still Much to Learn in an Increasingly Frequent Disease by 1. Andrea Beaton and 2. Mariana Mirabel
- Top Things to Know: Infective Endocarditis in Childhood: 2015 Update