*3.2.3. Intraoperative echocardiography and follow-up after completion of therapy*

Class I indications include the following: (a) Each patient should undergo intraoperative echocardiography and (b) follow-up TTE should be performed at the completion of antibiotic therapy.

It is also recommended TTE be performed on a periodic basis along with clinical assessment during the first 12 months following discharge to monitor for the development of heart failure [17]. Consideration should be given to repeat TTE at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months [1].
