UPDATES TO THE DUKE CRITERIA FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF INFECTIOUS ENDOCARDITIS: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594122423013

• Palavras-chave: Duke Criteria, Infective Endocarditis, Diagnosis.

• Keywords: Duke Criteria, Infective Endocarditis, Diagnosis.

• Abstract:

  Goal: To investigate updates to the Duke Criteria for diagnosing infective endocarditis (EI). Methods: Bibliographic review conducted in the PubMed database using the specific search strategy ((duke criteria) AND (endocarditis)) AND ((diagnosis) OR (update) OR (management)). 18 articles selected from an initial total of 197 were analyzed. Discussion: The findings reveal an advance in the identification of IE, incorporating diverse populations, new microorganisms and imaging technologies. Methods such as cardiac PET-CT and three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography have proven effective, highlighting persistent challenges, especially in patients with clinical suspicion of IE. Final considerations:  Interdisciplinary collaborations are crucial to advance diagnostic accuracy, highlighting the importance of continuous research to improve diagnostic strategies and positively impact clinical practice and patients' lives.