Infections of the Heart Flashcards
1
Q
What are splinter hemorrhages?
A
When septic emboli from bacterial endocarditis spread to fingernails leading to a subungual vascular lesion
2
Q
What are Janeway lesions?
A
Non-painful hemorrhagic lesions on palms and soles of feet as a result of septic emboli from bacterial endocarditis
3
Q
What are Osler nodes?
A
Painful red-purple nodules on fingers or toes due to septic emboli from endocarditis
