[Imaging in infective endocarditis: Not all is ultrasonography].

Infective endocarditis (IE) is an entity characterized by endocardial infection and frequent multiorgan complications, resulting in high mortality. It requires a rapid and accurate diagnosis, and a medical or surgical aggressive treatment. Currently, IE diagnosis rests on bacterial, clinical and ultrasonographic criteria.

[Characteristics of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: results of the Chilean national registry of heart failure, ICARO].

Background: Heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (EF) is a condition of growing interest due to its high prevalence and difficult management.

Aim: To evaluate the clinical profile of patients hospitalized with HF and preserved EF in Chilean hospitals.

Material And Methods: Prospective registry of 15 centers.