Peter Magnusson

Örebro University Sweden

Peter Magnusson, MD, Ph.D., FESC, is a cardiologist and university lecturer. He received his MD from Lund University and Ph.D. from Karolinska Institute, Sweden. Dr. Magnusson has a broad interest in cardiovascular research, especially in structural heart disease with special emphasis on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, heart failure, arrhythmia, device therapy, and diabetes mellitus. His research methods include both quantitative and qualitative approaches with applications to diverse study designs. He is eager to learn more and develop integration between health care and digital implementation tools. He is affiliated with the Medical School at Örebro University, Sweden. Teaching and supervision are cornerstones of his passion for disseminating knowledge.

Peter Magnusson

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Infective endocarditis is a devastating disease that affects the heart´s inner lining, typically due to bacterial infections. The infection harms the valves, causing them to leak, and creates clots that move to other organs, including the brain. Patients with congenital heart disease and prosthetic valves and those who use intravenous drugs are at considerable risk. Surgical procedures and dental extraction may lead to endocarditis in vulnerable patients. The management of endocarditis involves a multidisciplinary team that includes a cardiologist and infectious disease specialists with competence in echocardiography and other imaging as well as thoracic surgery. This book explores diverse aspects of infective endocarditis and discusses recent advances in its diagnosis and treatment.

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