Publications by authors named "M Papadimitriou-Olivgeris"
Among 3127 episodes of suspected infective endocarditis, the 2023 Duke-International Society for Cardiovascular Infectious Diseases clinical criteria showed an accuracy of 90% for infective endocarditis diagnosis. A new heart murmur was present in 690 (22%) episodes. Excluding imaging and surgical findings decreased the accuracy to 73%, while using the physical examination criterion slightly improved the accuracy to 78%.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Fever is common in infective endocarditis (IE), yet little is known about fever duration in such patients. We aim to identify predictors of persistent fever in patients with suspected IE.
Methods: This study was conducted at the Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerland, from January 2014 to June 2023.
Objectives: Duration of treatment for uncomplicated streptococcal bacteraemia is unknown. The study aims to assess clinical outcomes of patients with uncomplicated streptococcal bacteraemia receiving a short course (5-10 days) of antimicrobial treatment compared to those receiving the traditional, longer duration (11-18 days).
Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at the Lausanne University Hospital, Switzerland and included episodes of uncomplicated streptococcal bacteraemia among adult patients from 2015 to 2023.
Infective Endocarditis (IE) is a complex, life-threatening disease. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of the Endocarditis-Team on management of IE. This observational study conducted at a university hospital (2015‒22), included adult patients with IE.
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- Infective endocarditis is a serious but uncommon condition that can lead to various immune-related issues, such as mixed cryoglobulinemia, which may cause significant organ damage.
- The case presented involves a patient with methicillin-sensitive infective endocarditis who developed cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, showing symptoms consistent with Meltzer's triad and mild kidney problems.
- The study emphasizes the importance of quickly diagnosing the underlying cause of cryoglobulinemic vasculitis to ensure effective treatment and minimize risks of recurrence or additional health complications.