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Anyone who was born with a defective heart valve, those with artificial (prosthetic) valves, or those who have had a valve scarred by rheumatic fever, should use prescribed antibiotics by mouth before and after a dental procedure.
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Why is endocarditis serious?
By damaging the valves or the walls of the heart chambers, endocarditis can interfere with the ability of the heart to do its job
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of the valve on the left side of the heart?
This is called valvular endocarditis.
What is the infective stage of taenia saginata?
egg
What is the trade name for povidone iodine a topical anti infective?
Betadine
Is dry gangrene fatal?
If left untreated yes it is fatal
What has the author Ernest N Arnett written?
Ernest N. Arnett has written: 'Active infective endocarditis' -- subject(s): Infective endocarditis, Pathology
How is infective endocarditis treated?
A diagnosis of infective endocarditis can be obtained through patient history, EKG, ultrasound, or cardiac catheterization.
What does petechiae indicate in infective endocarditis?
distal embolization
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 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
Can valvular heart disease caused by infective endocarditis be cured?
If the disease further damages heart valves, symptoms may occur for years after initial treatment. Sometimes, endocarditis can result in heart or renal failure. If untreated, it can be fatal.
The most common cause of infective endocarditis is?
decayed teeth
What happens if endocarditis is not treated?
If not discovered and treated, infective endocarditis can permanently damage the heart muscle, especially the valves
Can beta-hemolytic group A streptococci cause infective endocarditis?
yes
Can beta hemolytic group A streptococci cause infective endocarditis?
yes
Do men get infective endocarditis more often?
Men are affected about twice as often as women are
How is Endocarditis Treated?
Physicians will use the appropriate antibiotic or some combination of antibiotics to treat infective endocarditis, depending on the type of bacterium that caused the disease.
