Endocarditis/ Pericarditis Flashcards by Luis Lozano | Brainscape

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IVDA bacteria and valve?

A

S. aureus and Tricuspid, Strep

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What bacteria is with prosthetic valves?

A

Short term: Staph epi

60 + days - staph, S viridians

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Complications to endocarditis

A

CHF, valvular disease

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Endocarditis risk factors?

A

IVDA, Major dental, Pulmonary surgery

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What kind of murmur is with Endocarditis?

A

Tri/Mitral regurg.

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What are the cutaneous signs of endocard

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Petechia, splinter hemorrage, Oslers, Janeway lesions (palm), Roth spots

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How do you diag Endocard?

A

Blood Cultures and Echo changes

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How do you Tx endocarditis

A

Nafcillin + Genta + Vanco

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How do you Tx endocarditis with prosthetic valve?

A

Vanco + Rifampin

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What is the prophy for Endocard?

A

Amox or Ceftriaxone

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Pericarditis presentation?

A

Chest pain –> can lead to tamponade

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what drugs cause Pericarditis?

A

Procanimide, Hydralazine

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how do you diagnose pericarditis?

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EKG, diffuse ST elevation (concave up), and PR depression.

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Classic triad of tamp?

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Alternans, low voltage, tachy (+Becks triad)

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How do you diagnose pericardial effusion?

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Echo (r-side diastolic collapse = tamponade)

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How do you treat Pericarditis?

A

ASA, NSAID, Colchicine

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How do you treat Tamponade?

A

Pericardiocentesis