Cardiology Flashcards
1
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Most commonly associated organism of infective endocarditis in IVDU?
A
Staphylococcus aureus
2
Q
Most commonly associated organism of infective endocarditis in patients following prosthetic valve surgery?
A
Staphylococcus epidermidis
3
Q
What is the most likely diagnosis of a pt post MI presenting with widespread systolic murmur, hypotension and pulmonary oedema?
A
Rupture of the papillary muscle causing acute mitral regurgitation
4
Q
What type of prosthetic heart valves and drug would be given to younger pts?
A
Mechanical valves and warfarin
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