In this podcast episode, we dive into the clinical chaos of Infective Endocarditis. It's a disease that can quietly destroy valves before showing its hand. We discuss how it presents, why it matters in transport and critical care environments, and how it can spiral into life-threatening complications like Cardiogenic Shock.

Along the way, we touch on early antibiotic considerations and talk through hemodynamic support strategies such as push-dose Epinephrine when things start to fall apart. As always, the goal is connecting physiology to practical decision-making for clinicians who manage sick patients in dynamic environments.

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Episode 137 - Endocarditis: A Change of Heart