When endocarditis is caused by a bacterial infection, it usually is treated with two to six weeks of antibiotics, such as penicillins, cephalosporins, gentamicin (Garamycin, Gentamar, G-Mycitin) or va....
Call your doctor whenever you experience symptoms of acute or subacute endocarditis, especially if you have a history of heart valve damage, a known heart murmur or an implanted device in your heart (....
Your doctor will review your medical history with particular attention to possible risk factors for endocarditis, including congenital heart disease, rheumatic fever, an artificial heart valve or pace....
If you are at high risk of endocarditis because of a damaged heart valve or other medical problem, tell your doctor and dentist. To prevent endocarditis, your doctor and dentist may prescribe antibiot....


