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Infective Endocarditis Flashcards

1
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What is infective endocarditis?

A

Inflammation of the inner tissues of the heart including the valves

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What is SBE?

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Sub acute endocarditis

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What is PVE?

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Prosthetic valve endocarditis

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What are the causes of infective endocarditis?

A

Bacterial infection

Malignancy

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What are the signs of infective endocarditis?

A 
Murmur 
Splenomegly - enlargement of spleen 
Petechiae - Small bleeding into the skin
Splinter heamrages 
Finger clubbing
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What are the symptoms of infective endocarditis?

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Malaise
Anorexia
Fever
Myalgia

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What are the investigations used to diagnose infective endocarditis?

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Blood culture

Endocardiogram

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What system is used to confirm a diagnosis of infective endocarditis?

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Dukes criteria

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What treatments are used in infective endocarditis?

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Valve replacement
Antibiotics
Vancomycin
Flucloxacillin

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