Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia in a UK tertiary referral centre: a 'transoesophageal echocardiogram for all' policy

Abstract

The rate of IE found in SAB is high when TOE is performed first line. There are no clear risk factors to improve yield or the type of echocardiography to be performed. Echocardiography should be performed in all cases and TOE should be considered where it is expected to influence management, as long as local resources allow.