0
What else can I help you with?
What is endocarditis?
Infective endocarditis is an infection and inflammation of the inner layer, or membrane, of heart tissue (endocardium). Most people with a healthy, normal heart are not at significant risk
What is infective endocarditis?
Infective endocarditis is an infection and inflammation of the inner layer, or membrane, of heart tissue (endocardium). Most people with a healthy, normal heart are not at significant risk
How do you catch endocarditis?
You cannot catch Endocarditis. It is commonly found in people who have damaged , diseased or artificial heart valve.
What age does infective endocarditis occur at?
Most cases of infective endocarditis occur in people between the ages of 15 and 60, with a median age at onset of about 50 years
What does endocarditis mean?
Endocarditis is the inflammation of the inside of the heart and its chambers.
What endocarditis means?
Endocarditis is the inflammation of the inside of the heart and its chambers.
Who do Atypical pneumonias affect?
Atypical pneumonias can affect otherwise healthy people who have close contact with one another
Can endocarditis cause Secondary vasculitis?
Yes, endocarditis can lead to secondary vasculitis. Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart, and the inflammation from this infection can sometimes spread to the blood vessels, resulting in vasculitis. Treatment typically involves addressing the underlying endocarditis to help manage the vasculitis.
What is the survival rate of listerial endocarditis?
Listerial endocarditis causes death in about half of the patients.
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of the valve on the left side of the heart?
The medical term for inflammation of the valve on the left side of the heart is "mitral valve endocarditis." This condition can lead to damage of the valve and affect the heart's ability to function properly. Treatment often involves antibiotics and, in severe cases, surgery to repair or replace the valve.
How many cases of listeriosis result in endocarditis?
Listeria monocytogenes causes endocarditis in about 7.5% of the cases.
What is the endocarditis pathogen?
Staph aureus in iv drug users. Steep viridans in healhy population. Although s. Aureus has become more common in healthy individuals
