infective endocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
diagnosis
A
3 positive blood cultures taken from different sites
2
Q
ECG changes
A
prolonged PR iinterval
3
Q
natuive valve s aur
A
1st line: flucloxacillin
2nd line: vancomycin + rifampicin
4
Q
prosthetic valve s aur
A
1st line: flucloxacillin + rifampicin + gentamicin
5
Q
strep viridans IE
A
1st line: benzylpenicillin
2nd line: vancomycin + gentamicin
6
Q
1st line investigation
A
echocardiogram
7
Q
2nd line investigation
A
transthoracic echocardiogram more invasive but can see valve better