Cardiovascular Diseases (post midterm)

Question 1

What is endocarditis

Answer 1

inflammation of the endocardium due to a bacterial infection of the endocardium and valves

Question 2

what are the two requirements for endocarditis to occur

Answer 2

microbes must enter the CVS and survive

need adhesion surfaces

Question 3

what are some examples of adhesion surfaces

Answer 3

defective valves, surgeries

Question 4

microbes then BLANK with BLANK and BLANK

Answer 4

microbes then COLONIZE with FIBRIN and PLATELTS

Question 5

Manifestations of endocarditis are

Answer 5

local and systemic infection manifestations
impaired heart function
valvular dysfunction
murmurs
distal emobolization

Question 6

How do you diagnose endocarditis

Answer 6

C and S

echocardiogram

Question 7

Treatment for endocarditis

Answer 7

antibiotics (to treat the infection)

treat any other cardiac complications