Advances in Infective Endocarditis Research: From Bench to Bedside
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 525
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Infective endocarditis (IE) continues to challenge clinicians and researchers, as it remains a life-threatening disease, with mortality rates reported as ranging from 15% to 30%, despite current medical and surgical interventions. Over the last decade, significant advances in molecular diagnostics, imaging technologies, and therapeutic strategies have deepened our understanding of IE pathophysiology and improved outcomes for patients. However, persistent hurdles, such as antibiotic resistance, delayed or missed diagnoses, and frequent complications, underscore the urgent need for further research to refine diagnostic tools and optimize treatment regimens.
This Special Issue of Antibiotics will highlight the latest discoveries and emerging trends in IE management, including the development of innovative drug delivery systems, advanced diagnostic techniques, and targeted strategies to combat resistant pathogens. We also welcome insights into preventive measures tailored to high-risk patient populations in the hope of reducing the disease incidence and overall burden.
We invite investigators from a broad spectrum of fields, such as microbiology, cardiology, infectious diseases, and immunology, to contribute original research articles, reviews, and short communications. Submissions can include laboratory-based studies, clinical trials, and translational research studies that bridge the gap between bench and bedside, with an emphasis on collaborative and forward-thinking approaches.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Joya-Rita Hindy
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- infective endocarditis
- prosthetic valve endocarditis
- cardiac implantable electronic devices
- recurrent infective endocarditis
- valvular heart disease
- cardiac surgery
- molecular diagnostics
- innovative drug delivery
- antimicrobial resistance
- suppressive therapy
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