Update on prevention and antimicrobial prophylaxis of infective endocarditis

The Swiss expert group published revised guidelines on the prevention and antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis in 2021. In this viewpoint article, the group reports on their experiences two years after implementing the new prevention concept, which included information flyers and an...

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Published in:	Swiss medical weekly Vol. 155; no. 6; p. 4169
Main Authors:	Pavlicek-Bahlo, Maryam, Hasse, Barbara, Frank, Michelle, Conen, Anna, Papadimitriou-Olivgeris, Matthaios, Guery, Benoit, Bernheim, Alain M., Agyeman, Philipp K.A., Knirsch, Walter, Bornstein, Michael M., Greutmann, Matthias, Sendi, Parham
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 26.06.2025
Subjects:	Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use Antibiotic Prophylaxis - methods Antibiotic Prophylaxis - standards Endocarditis - prevention & control Endocarditis, Bacterial - prevention & control Humans Practice Guidelines as Topic Switzerland Switzerland
ISSN:	1424-3997, 1424-3997
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Summary:	The Swiss expert group published revised guidelines on the prevention and antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis in 2021. In this viewpoint article, the group reports on their experiences two years after implementing the new prevention concept, which included information flyers and antimicrobial prophylaxis cards. Challenges included communicating the concept and indications for antimicrobial prophylaxis to both high-risk patients and providers.
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ISSN:	1424-3997 1424-3997
DOI:	10.57187/s.4169