Infections of heart Flashcards by Carrie Hallam | Brainscape

Q

four stages of infective endocarditis

A

bacterial entry
bacterial adherence to damaged endothelium and microthrombi
bacterial proliferation, neutrophil and macrophage infiltration
vegetation formation

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3 eponymous signs of IE

A

Osler nodes (painful)
Janeway lesions (non painful)
Roth spots (retinal haemorrhages with pale centres)

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Q

IV drug use endocarditis tends to affect which valve

A

tricuspid

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Q

what investigation is key for endocarditis

A

blood cultures

TTE (then TOE)

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