Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis Prophylaxis

Overview

4.3 out of 5 (21 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

9

Start Date

19 Jul 2022

Last Review Date

10 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Infective endocarditis is an infection of the heart's endocardial surfaces involving one or more heart valves. The incidence of infective endocarditis hospitalization rate is estimated at 12.7 per 100,000 annually in the United States. Most patients (57.7%) affected by this condition were male, and over one-third were aged 70 or older. Several risk factors can predispose patients to infective endocarditis, including structural heart disease (such as valvular disease or congenital heart disease), prosthetic heart valves, indwelling cardiovascular device, intravascular catheter, chronic hemodialysis, HIV infection, diabetes, or a prior history of infective endocarditis.

Infective endocarditis can manifest as either acute or subacute infection. Acute infections are characterized by rapid progression, marked by high fevers, rigors, and sepsis. Conversely, the diagnosis of subacute bacterial endocarditis is often delayed and is characterized by nonspecific symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue, and dyspnea over a period of weeks to months. Clear distinctions exist between subacute and acute bacterial endocarditis. Penicillin-sensitive Streptococcus viridans is the predominant cause of most cases of subacute bacterial endocarditis, whereas Staphylococcus aureus is responsible for the majority of acute bacterial endocarditis cases. Managing both types of bacteria necessitates distinct prophylactic approaches to prevent further complications of infective endocarditis. This activity reviews the prophylaxis of subacute infective endocarditis and highlights the crucial role of the interprofessional healthcare team in managing this condition.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify patients at risk for subacute bacterial endocarditis based on clinical history, underlying cardiac conditions, and predisposing factors.

  • Implement appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis strategies in accordance with current guidelines and evidence-based recommendations for subacute bacterial endocarditis.

  • Select optimal antibiotic regimens for prophylaxis based on patient-specific factors, including allergies, comorbidities, and procedural risks, for treating subacute bacterial endocarditis.

  • Collaborate with interprofessional team members, including cardiologists and infectious disease specialists, to ensure comprehensive management of patients at risk for subacute bacterial endocarditis.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

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  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
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Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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