Don’t let your study time get inflamed—treat yourself to our Back-to-School deals and take 30% off all nursing essentials! Click the link in our bio before these deals are gone! 🩺📚✨ 📝 Endocarditis: 🔍 Definition: Endocarditis is an infection or inflammation of the inner lining of the heart’s chambers and valves, often caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream. 📋 Causes: Commonly caused by bacterial infections, especially in patients with heart valve damage, prosthetic valves, or IV