Infective Endocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
Most common organism cause for Infective Endocarditis?
A
Strep Viridans
2
Q
Name some common signs of Infective Endocarditis? (6)
A
Regurgitation Murmur
Janeway Lesions
Osler nodes
Roth Spots
Splinter Haemorrages
Clubbing
3
Q
Common test for Infective Endocarditis
A
3 Blood Cultures 30 Minutes Apart
4
Q
What happens to ECG on Infective Endocarditis
A
PR Interval Prolonged
5
Q
What criteria is used for Infective Endocarditis
A
Duke’s Criteria
6
Q
How to treat Infective Endocarditis when can take Penicillin
A
Ampicillin with Flucloxacillin and Gentamicin
7
Q
How to treat Infective Endocarditis when can’t take Penicillin
A
Vancomycin and Gentamicin
8
Q
How to treat Infective Endocarditis when can’t take Penicillin
A
Vancomycin and Gentamicin
