Keywords

Bacterial endocarditis, subacute bacterial endocarditis, prosthetic valve endocarditis

Authors

1. Luttenberger, Kristen RN, MSN, CCRN, APN
2. DiNapoli, Mary RN, MSN, APN-c

Abstract

The presentation of endocarditis varies from patient to patient, making it a difficult infection to diagnose correctly. While some patients will develop symptoms acutely over days, it may take weeks or months for symptoms to develop as in the case of subacute bacterial endocarditis.