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European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) 2026 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Vascular Graft and Endograft Infections
Clinical Practice Guidelines DocumentArticles in PressOpen access Affiliations & NotesArticle Info Publication History: Published online July 14, 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2026.05.035 External LinkAlso available on ScienceDirect External Link Copyright: © 2026 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of European Society for Vascular Surgery.
Update on prevention and antimicrobial prophylaxis of infective endocarditis
The Swiss expert group published revised guidelines on the prevention and antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis in 2021. In this viewpoint article, the group reports on their experiences two years after implementing the new prevention concept, which included information flyers and antimicrobial prophylaxis cards. Challenges included communicating the concept and indications for antimicrobial prophylaxis to both high-risk patients and providers. • ssi.guidelines.ch.
Blood Culture–Negative Endocarditis: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Journal of the American Heart Association
A 74‐year‐old man with a past medical history of rheumatic heart disease presents to the hospital with a 1‐week history of fever, chills, and general malaise. Notably, the patient had consulted his primary care physician 3 days prior, who prescribed a 7‐day course of oral amoxicillin/clavulanic acid for possible pneumonia. Clinical examination revealed a new murmur, prompting further investigation. Blood cultures were obtained, yielding negative results.
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