Notes in 01_Infective Endocarditis (IE)

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Infective Endocarditis}} is {{c2::an infection of the endocardium usually involving the heart valves}}
Published	02/10/2024	The {{c1::mitral}} valve is more commonly affected in Infective Endocarditis but the {{c1::tricuspid}} valve is implicated in IV drug users
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Infective Endocarditis (IE)}} {{c1::Fever with new murmur}} {{c1::Extracardiac symptoms (e.g. Janeway lesions: painless, Osler n…
Published	02/10/2024	What is the following?{{c1::Janeway Lesions}}
Published	02/10/2024	What is the following?{{c1::Osler nodes}}
Published	02/10/2024	What is the following?{{c1::Splinter haemorrhages}}
Published	02/10/2024	What is the following?{{c1::Roth spots}}
Published	02/10/2024	Extracardiac Signs of Infective Endocarditis include{{c1::Janeway lesions}}{{c1::Osler nodes}}{{c1::Splinter haemorrhages}}{{c1::Roth spots}}
Published	02/10/2024	Most Common Presentation of {{c2::Infective Endocarditis}} is {{c1::Fever with new regurgitant heart murmur}}
Published	02/10/2024	Causative Organisms of Infective Endocarditis (IE) {{c1::Streptococcus viridans}} {{c1::Staphylococcus aureus}} {{c1::Enterococci}} {{c1::Coxiella bur…
Published	02/10/2024	Risk factors of Infective Endocarditis (IE) {{c1::IV drug use (IVDU)}} {{c1::Rheumatic heart disease}} {{c1::Invasive procedures (e.g. dental treatmen…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Blood culture (3 sets and sites, 1 hr apart)}} should be done if suspecting Infective Endocarditis before giving antibiotics
Published	02/10/2024	U&Es of Infective endocarditis may show signs of {{c1::renal failure}}
Published	02/10/2024	ECG of Infective Endocarditis may show {{c1::PR interval >0.2s (1st Degree Heart Block)}}
Published	02/10/2024	First-line Investigation of Infective Endocarditis is {{c1::Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Gold Standard Investigation of Infective Endocarditis is {{c1::Transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Score used to Diagnose {{c2::Infective Endocarditis}} is {{c1::Duke’s Criteria}}
Published	02/10/2024	Major Criteria of Duke’s Criteria for Infective Endocarditis {{c1::Blood cultures positive}} {{c1::Evidence of endocardial involvement (e.g.…
Published	02/10/2024	Minor Criteria of Duke’s Criteria for Infective Endocarditis {{c1::Risk factors (e.g. IVDU, heart conditions)}} {{c1::Fever > 38}} {…
Published	02/10/2024	Empirical Approach to Infective Endocarditis {{c1::Blood cultures taken before initiating IV antibiotics}} {{c1::Assess if patient has received previo…
Published	02/10/2024	Duration of Treatment of Infective Endocarditis{{c1::IV antibiotics for 4-6 weeks (usually longer duration in cases of prosthetic)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Antibiotics used for Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis{{c1::Vancomycin}}{{c1::Rifampicin}}{{c1::Gentamicin}}
Published	02/10/2024	Antibiotics used for Native Valve Endocarditis{{c1::Amoxicillin}}{{c1::Gentamicin}}
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