Doctors For Endocarditis In Okara

Endocarditis is an infection of the endocardium, the lining of heart chambers and heart valves. Endocarditis usually occurs when bacteria, fungi or other germs from another part of your body, for example, from your mouth, spread in the blood and adhere to the damaged areas of your heart. If left untreated, endocarditis can damage or destroy heart valves and lead to life-threatening complications. Treatments for endocarditis include antibiotics and, in some cases, surgery. Since there are many ways to develop endocarditis, your doctor may not be able to identify the exact cause of your disease. However, people at higher risk for endocarditis often have heart valves, artificial heart valves, or other heart defects.