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Infectious endocarditis can present with rheumatic features in 15% to 25% of cases. This series focuses on what a rheumatologist should know about the clinical puzzle of endocarditis. Brought to you by GSK. Consider the long-term impact of disease activity, flares and corticosteroid use on patients with active SLE. Learn more now at treatfortodayandtomorrow.com Intro :11 In this episode :22 About episode one 2:33 How did people diagnose infectious endocarditis back in the day? 5:15 What is a Gulstonian Lecture? 6:25 So, who was Dr. Emanuel Libman? 13:33 Brought to you by GSK. Considering a treatment change for patients with active SLE? Learn about a treatment option for your patients at treatfortodayandtomorrow.com. How Gustav Mahler’s endocarditis diagnosis was made 19:15 The evolution of diagnosing endocarditis 20:45 The story of Alfred S. Reinhart and his self-diagnosis of endocarditis 21:45 Clinical signs and symptoms of endocarditis and how they hold up today 28:00 Recap and a preview of next episode 33:20 Conclusion 35:15 Disclosure: Brown reports no relevant financial disclosures. We’d love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Brown at rheuminationspodcast@healio.com. Follow us on Twitter @HRheuminations @AdamJBrownMD @HealioRheum References: Flegel KM. CMAJ. 2002;167:1379-1383. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Nineteenth edition, McGraw-Hill Education, New York, 2015. Levy D. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1986;293:1628-1631. Libman E, Celler HL. Am J Med Sci. 1910;140. Osler W. Br Med J. 1885;1:467-470. Parsons WB Jr, et al. J Am Med Assoc. 1953;153:14-16. Pelletier LL Jr, Petersdorf RG. Medicine (Baltimore). 1977;56:287-313. Ramin S. Hektoen International. 2013;5.