Infective endocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
What is infective endocarditis
A
Infection of the heart valves or chambers of the heart
2
Q
What are the 4 most common organisms to cause infective endocarditis?
A
- Staph aureus
- Staph Epidermidis
- Strep Viridans
- Strep Bovis
3
Q
Who is ‘Staph aureus’ infection common in
A
- Most common cause of infective endocarditis
2. Cause of acute presentation and IVDU
4
Q
Who is ‘Staphylococcus epidermidis’ infection common in?
A
- Colonise indwelling lines
2. Post prosthetic valve surgery
5
Q
Who is ‘Streptococcus viridans’ infection common in?
A
Poor dental hygiene
6
Q
What is ‘Strep Bovis’ infection linked to?
A
Assoc with colorectal cancer
7
Q
Name 4 risk factors for Infective endocarditis?
A
- Prosthetic valves
- IVDU
- Congenital heart disease
