Cardio-Question style Flashcards
1
Q
Causes large vegetations in endoocarditis in the early post-valve replacement period (2 months post sx)? Tx?
A
Candida Fungus; Amphorectin B followed of antifungals that carry less adverse events
2
Q
Hacek Organism tend to grow?
A
native valves
3
Q
MC in injection drug users?
A
Staph aureus
4
Q
MC cause of endocarditis?
A
strep viridians, due to late complication of valve replacement, presents as small vegetation and embolic events
5
Q
Endocarditiis is affected by men or women or equal?
A
Men 2X
6
Q
Highest risk to acquired endocarditis?
A
Immunocomprised and iv drug users
