Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Endocarditis occurs when the inner lining of the heart (endocardium) becomes infected by bacteria that damages the heart valves, which can cause strokes and affect other organs in the body. In some cases, this happens slowly, while in others it comes on very quickly—subacute bacterial endocarditis versus acute endocarditis. Individuals at increased risk of endocarditis include those who have heart valve disease or an artificial heart valve, those with pacemakers, intravenous drug abusers, and patients born with certain types of heart defects. All patients will require treatment with high doses of antibiotics; in addition, surgery will be required to repair or replace damaged heart valves. See more about Endocarditis treatment

At Boston Medical Center, we have extensive experience in treating patients with infected heart valves. This extends beyond just our surgical team and involves a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring patients with this complicated diagnosis receive the highest quality care.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Cardiac Surgery

Our cardiac surgery team works with all of your providers, as well as you and your family, to treat heart issues that require surgical treatment.
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Cardiovascular Center

Our expert, multidisciplinary team offers a wide range of services to both treat and prevent cardiac diseases and conditions. From stents to smoking cessation, we can help you kee…
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Infectious Diseases

Our Infectious Diseases practice providers a full range of diagnoses and treatment for all areas of infectious disease for both children and adults. As well as having the largest …
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Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy

The OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy) Program at BMC cares for patients who are receiving IV or oral antibiotics for severe infections. The Infectious Disease spe…