In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle discusses current recommendations and uncertainties for surgical treatment of infective endocarditis in a comparison of American and European cardiovascular guidelines, then looks at a recent JACC State-of-the-Art Review on the increasing role of rhythm control in patients with atrial fibrillation. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores the association of influenza vaccination with cardiovascular risk.

Clinical Topics: Acute Coronary Syndromes, Arrhythmias and Clinical EP, Dyslipidemia, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies, EP Basic Science, Atrial Fibrillation/Supraventricular Arrhythmias, Nonstatins, Novel Agents, Statins, Acute Heart Failure, Prevention, Valvular Heart Disease

Keywords: Influenza Vaccines, Influenza, Human, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Cardiovascular Diseases, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Disease Risk Factors, Angina, Unstable, Anti-Arrhythmia Agents, Calcium, Dronedarone, Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists, Atrial Fibrillation, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists, Constriction, Endocarditis, Mitral Valve, Shock, Cardiogenic, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Hemodynamics, Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

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