Publications by authors named "Luca L Heerschop"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the relevance of immunological phenomena like positive IgM rheumatoid factor, haematuria, and Roth's spots in diagnosing endocarditis based on recent epidemiological changes.
- Out of 285 patients, about 48% were confirmed to have endocarditis, with immunological tests performed in 78% of cases, highlighting the importance of these tests in diagnosis.
- Haematuria showed the highest sensitivity for detecting endocarditis, while Roth's spots demonstrated the highest specificity, suggesting that these immunological tests can effectively aid in confirming the diagnosis.
