Infection by systems (Cardio) Flashcards
1
Q
Endocarditis def
A
Infection of the heart valves
2
Q
Which side of the heart is more commonly affected in endocarditis?
A
L side of the heart (aortic & mitral valve)
3
Q
Causes of endocarditis
A
a. As a consequence of bacteraemia from line related infection
b. Dental extraction
c. Colonic cancer
d. IV drug use
e. Endoscopy
4
Q
Risk factors of endocarditis
A
- Valvular disease (eg. mitral regurgitation)
- Foreign body connected to heart (pacemaker)
- Congenital heart disease
5
Q
Complications of endocarditis
A
- congestive heart failure
- stroke
- brain abscess
- lung/kidney abscess
6
Q
Most common pathogen involved in endocarditis
A
Streptococci (strep viridans, strep bovis)
7
Q
Microsamples to send
A
3 blood cultures (10ml each)
8
Q
Microsamples are sent before/after antibiotics
A
BEFORE
9
Q
Treatment
A
weeks of IV antibiotics
