Why Does Congenital Heart Disease Increase Endocarditis Risk?
Structural differences in the heart change how blood flows.
Turbulence and scar tissue create surfaces for bacteria to attach.
Prosthetic material increases vulnerability further.
Prevention focuses on hygiene and early recognition.
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'Diffuse Alveolar Haemorrhage : A Rare but Life-Threatening Pulmonary Complication of Infective Endocarditis' - a new poster published #OpenAccess on #ScienceOpen:
🔗 https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.14293/P2199-8442.1.SOP-.P0ZQYU.v1
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