The significance of the phenomenon of arterial bacteremia exceeding venous bacteremia in the etiological diagnosis of intracardiac infection

This article analyzes the potential for enhancing the effectiveness of cultural bacteriological testing in patients with infectious endocarditis through the cultivation of arterial and venous blood. Experimental data are presented, based on which the concept of the phenomenon of arterial bacteremia surpassing venous bacteremia is formulated, alongside the results of its clinical application.