A Rapidly Deteriorating Case of Bivalvular Endocarditis in a Hemodialysis Patient: A Case Report

Infective endocarditis (IE) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition characterized by inflammation and infection of the inner lining of the cardiac chambers, native or prosthetic valves, or indwelling cardiac devices. In recent decades, its incidence has increased exponentially in healthcare-associated settings such as hemodialysis (HD). The primary causative agent is typically