Module 3 (part of test 2) Flashcards
Infective endocarditis was FIRST referred to as?
Bacterial Endocarditis
What are 3 causative agents in Infective Endocarditis?
Strep
Staph
Candida
What are the 2 types of VALVES IE affects?
NVE- natural valve endocarditis
PVE- prosthetic valve endocarditis
Nosocomial means?
infection acquired at hospital
80-90% of IE cases come from what 2 sources?
Strep
Staph
What bacteria (found in normal flora of mouth and GI) cause IE?
Streptococci Viridans
Alpha-hemolytic Streptococci
What is the MOST common cause of community acquired NVE?
Strep
What is the MOST common bacteria (not found in normal flora) and common in IV-drug users that causes IE?
Staph
25-30% of IE cases are caused by WHAT underlying cause?
Mitral Valve Prolapse
IV drug users have a ___% risk of getting IE within 2yrs of drug use?
30
What is wrong in the valve and leaflets in Mitral Valve Stenosis?
Valve is Narrowing, hardening, thickening
Leaflets get stiff/rigid
A murmur is a audible sound heard due to _______
TURBULENT blood flow
Mitral Valve Prolapse is seen as a _____ of blood into the ______during contraction?
back flow
(L) atrium
What are the 2 causes of Rheumatic Heart Disease?
Rheumatic Fever
Strep Pharyngitis
What symptom stands out in Rheumatic Fever (or is a pathognomonic)?
Skin Rash
_______lesions obstruct vessels?
embolic
What structures FEED the superficial muscle of the heart?
coronary arteries
Osler Nodes are seen in?
Strep origin IE
Osler Nodes are ________, _______, ________ nodules on the _____ and _____?
small tender subcutaneous fingers toes
A Staph Aureus IE can present with what on the soles and palms?
Janeway Lesions
Describe the size, and color of Janeway Lesions?
small
red
Macular (flat)
What causes Roth Spots, Splinter Hemorrhages, and clubbing of fingers?
immune complex vascularities
What percent of non-treated IE pts. will die?
100
What is the survival rate of someone who IS treated for IE?
10-70%
AVG. hospital stay for someone with IE is?
4-6 wks
Symptoms of IE usually present?
within 2wks
Regular Prophy causes a bacteremia how often?
<40%
Do we Pre-Med for use of LA into healthy tissue?
NO
You are ______times more likely to cause IE by yourself than by having dental work done?
1,000
The adult dose for pre-med with Amoxicillin is?
Kids dose?
2g
50 mg/kg body weight