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[I-AEPCJS-3]Pathogenesis of infective endocarditis in CHD and its prevention
○Ruth Heying (Pediatric Cardiology UZ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium)
キーワード：
infective endocarditis、prevention、bacterial adhesion
Infective endocarditis (IE) remains a major complication in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). Increased use of prosthetic material and aging of the CHD population leads to an increased prevalence of IE.
This presentation summarizes on the pathogenesis of IE, the microbial profile and clinical manifestation of IE in CHD patients. Treatment options are reflected. Novel therapeutic strategies aim to minimize risk factors of IE. Preventive treatment with anti-platelet drugs has been partially introduced in clinical practice while its benefit to reduce the risk of IE remains under discussion. The presentation highlights potential preventive strategies and the role of education and prophylaxis.
This presentation summarizes on the pathogenesis of IE, the microbial profile and clinical manifestation of IE in CHD patients. Treatment options are reflected. Novel therapeutic strategies aim to minimize risk factors of IE. Preventive treatment with anti-platelet drugs has been partially introduced in clinical practice while its benefit to reduce the risk of IE remains under discussion. The presentation highlights potential preventive strategies and the role of education and prophylaxis.