Table 1.

Indications for echocardiography in patients with suspected infective endocarditis

*According to the AHA scientific statement, TEE is preferred over TTE, but the latter should be performed if TEE is not immediately available. TTE may be sufficient in small children

^†AHA statement also suggests TEE as first-line test in patients with a prosthetic valve and suspected IE

^‡In this clinical scenario, the AHA statement recommends repeating the TEE in 3 to 5 days or sooner

^§ESC guidelines stipulate that the timing and mode (TTE or TEE) of repeat test depend on initial findings, microorganism type, and initial response to therapy