A patient has infective endocarditis. Which risk factors should the healthcare professional assess this patient for? (Select all that apply.)
A)Rheumatic fever
B)Intravenous drug use
C)Prosthetic heart valve
D)Aortic regurgitation
E)Heart valve disease

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Risk factors for infective endocarditis include acquired valvular heart disease and valve replacements, intravenous drug abuse, long-term indwelling catheterization (e.g., for pressure monitoring, hyperalimentation, or hemodialysis), and recent cardiac surgery. Rheumatic fever is not considered a direct risk factor for infective endocarditis.

A Patient Has Infective Endocarditis