Endocarditis Flashcards by Gabriela Aldaco

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What is endocarditis?

A

Inflmmation (2/2 infection) of the lining of the heart and the heart valves
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Endocarditis symptoms (6)

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Systemic symptoms (fever, weight loss)
Murmurers
Embolic complications
Osler’s nodes
Janeway lesions
Clubbing fingers

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Treatment for endocarditis

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Blood cultures

2. Antibiotics

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