Evaluation and treatment of infective endocarditis in children and adolescents with underlying CHD: a Paediatric Acute Care Cardiology Collaborative Clinical Practice Guideline

Infective endocarditis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children and adolescents with underlying CHD. Appropriate diagnostic workup and management in the inpatient setting can be challenging in this patient population due to the spectrum of disease complexity and the dynamic nature of the field. Therefore, the Paediatric Acute Care Cardiology Collaborative has undertaken the creation of this clinical practice guideline.