Infective Endocarditis | CVS Module | Anaesthetic Implications & Management | Anaesthesia Review Hub

This CVS module from Anaesthesia Review Hub provides a detailed and clinically structured review of infective endocarditis (IE), with emphasis on perioperative and cardiac anaesthetic considerations. We cover pathophysiology, common causative organisms, risk factors (prosthetic valves, congenital heart disease, IV drug use), and the modified Duke criteria for diagnosis. The session highlights echocardiographic findings, vegetation-related complications (embolism, heart failure, valvular destruction, conduction abnormalities), and haemodynamic consequences. Special focus is given to anaesthetic management during valve surgery, haemodynamic optimisation, sepsis management, embolic risk mitigation, anticoagulation considerations, antibiotic timing, and intraoperative TOE monitoring. This module is ideal for anaesthesia trainees, cardiac anaesthesia fellows, and exam candidates preparing for structured viva discussions in cardiovascular anaesthesia. #InfectiveEndocarditis #CVSModule #CardiacAnaesthesia #ValvularHeartDisease #SepsisManagement #Echocardiography #TOE #PerioperativeMedicine #AnaesthesiaEducation #AnaesthesiaReviewHub