Endocarditis Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
When to suspect
A
FEVER + NEW MURMUR
2
Q
Aetiology
A
- Staph aureus
- Streptococcus viridians
- Enterococci
3
Q
Presentation
A
Fever, riggers, sweats, malaise
New murmur
Vasculitis – tracking marks on arms
4
Q
Peripheral signs of endocarditis
A
FROM JANE Fever Roths spots Oslers node Murmur- NEW Janeway lesions Anaemia Nail hemorrages Emboli
5
Q
Investigations
A
ECG: prolonged PR interval
FBC: blood culture, raised CRP
Urine: may see hematuria- sign of glomerulonephritis
6
Q
What is important to remember about culture
A
3 different cultures
3 different sites
3 different time
7
Q
Classification used
A
DUKES CRITERA
not classification- used for colorectal cancer
