acquired heart disease Flashcards
1
Q
what is the most common cause of acquired heart disease in US vs. world?
A
us: kawasaki disesae
world: rheumatic fever
2
Q
Who gets infective endocarditis?
A
- 80% in kids with structural heart defects
- 50% soon after cardiac surgery
3
Q
What are the causes of pericarditis in kids?
A
infection, collagen vascular disease like SLE, uremia, and inflammatory response after cardiac surgery
4
Q
What are the common causes of infectious pericarditis?
A
usually viral. think coxsackie, echovirus, adenovirus, flu, paraflu, EBV
5
Q
What are the causes of purulent pericarditis?
A
S. aureus or S. pneumo. High incidence of constrictive pericarditis
