L8: Infective Endocarditis Flashcards
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IE refers to …….
Etiology of Infective Endocarditis
Etiology of Infective Endocarditis
- Pathogens
Etiology of Infective Endocarditis
- most common bacteria causing IE
Streptococcus Viridians
Etiology of Infective Endocarditis
- most common fungus causing IE
Candida albicans
The most common microbiologic etiologic agents causing IE change over time.
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Etiology of Infective Endocarditis
- RF
Pathogenesis of Infective Endocarditis
Pathogenesis of Infective Endocarditis
- endothelial Damage
Almost all patients with congenital heart defects are complicated by IE except …..
- Due to low pressure gradient between both atria so no turbulent flow and no endocardial damage
- secundum ASD
Pathology in Infective Endocarditis
CP of Infective Endocarditis
- Hx
- Symptoms
- Signs
CP of Infective Endocarditis
- Hx
CP of Infective Endocarditis
- Symptoms
CP of Infective Endocarditis
- Signs
Signs of Infective Endocarditis
- Manifestations of the disease are due …..
Manifestations of the disease are due to:
- Toxemia
- Cardiac damage
- Embolization
- Immune complexes
Signs of Infective Endocarditis
- Cardiac
Heart murmur is almost always present (85 - 90 %)
- Development of a new heart murmur or change in a pre-existing one
Signs of Infective Endocarditis
- Spleen
Splenomegaly is common (70%)
Signs of Infective Endocarditis
- Embolic & Immunologic
Rare in Chidren
Embolic & Immunologic Signs of Infective Endocarditis
- Skin
Embolic & Immunologic Signs of Infective Endocarditis
- Most Common
- Petechiae on the skin, mm, or conjunctivae
Embolic & Immunologic Signs of Infective Endocarditis
- Petechiae
- Petechiae on the skin, mm, or conjunctivae
Embolic & Immunologic Signs of Infective Endocarditis
- Osler’s Nodes
Painful, pea-size pink nodes at the Pulps of fingers or toes
Embolic & Immunologic Signs of Infective Endocarditis
- janeway Lesions
small, painless, hemorrhagic areas on the palms or soles