INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS

This study is testing whether a special PET/CT scan using gallium-68 citrate can better diagnose infections in artificial heart valves. About 40 adults with suspected valve infections will receive the scan, and results will be compared to standard diagnosis after 3 months. The go…

This study compares 3D cone beam CT scans to standard panoramic X-rays for detecting hidden dental infections in 170 patients hospitalized for infective endocarditis, a serious heart infection. The goal is to see if the 3D approach finds more problem areas, leading to better oral…

This study looks at whether people with a staph bloodstream infection and a low VIRSTA score (under 3) can safely skip a heart ultrasound. The VIRSTA score helps predict the risk of a serious heart infection called infective endocarditis. Researchers will compare outcomes like de…

This study looks at how health changes after infective endocarditis, a serious heart infection, and whether a 12-week supervised exercise program can improve recovery. About 50 adults who had the infection will fill out health surveys, do physical tests, and share their experienc…

This study is creating a large registry and biobank of 10,000 adults with various infections, such as bloodstream, heart, or bone infections. Researchers will track their symptoms, lab results, and treatments over time, and store biological samples for future research. The goal i…

This study is building a large database of 5000 people with infective endocarditis, a serious infection of the heart's inner lining. Researchers will collect information on patients' health history, symptoms, treatments, and outcomes to better understand the disease and improve c…

This study looks at how the body processes antibiotics in people with a serious heart infection called endocarditis. Researchers will collect blood samples from 150 patients at four Swedish hospitals to measure drug levels. They will build a computer model to predict the best dos…

This study follows 700 people hospitalized with infective endocarditis, a severe heart infection. Researchers will track complications like strokes and deaths to learn how to better manage the disease. The goal is to gather real-world data that can lead to improved treatment guid…