Endocarditis Flashcards
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Characteristics of Endocarditis
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Two types:
- Acute (Fast and abrupt)
- Subacute (Slow and less pronounced)
2
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Signs and Symptoms of Endocarditis
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- Fever
- Fatigue
- Joint pain
- Edema/rash of feet, legs, and abdomen
- Weakness
- Anemia
- Abnormal heartbeat
3
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What does Endocarditis subacute causes
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- Enlarged spleen over time
- Clubbed fingers and toes due to lack of oxygen in the blood
4
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Subacute Endocarditis
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- Damage to the heart valves or by congenital malformation
- Bacteria in blood
5
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Causative Agents for Subacute Endocarditis
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Most common bacteria:
- Alpha-hemolytic streptococci
- Streptococcus sanguis
- S. oralis
- S. mutans
- Normal biota of skin
- Bacterial
6
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Transmission for Subacute Endocarditis
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- Bacterial introduced into bloodstream from:
- rough toothbrushing
- Dental procedures
- Minor cuts/laceration
- Rhumontic fever
- Heart murmur
7
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Prevention for Subacute Endocarditis
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Prophylactic antibiotic therapy in advance of surgical and dental procedures
8
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Treatment for Subacute Endocarditis
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- Antibacterial therapy
- Prophylactic
9
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What does Subacute Endocarditis do?
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- Inflammation of endocardium
- Infection of valves, mitral valve, aortic valve
- Heart surgeries can cause this
10
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What makes people more susceptible to Subacute Endocarditis?
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-More susceptible if had rheumatic fever or damage to heart valve
