Infective Endocarditis
... • Serious infection of valvular and mural endocardium caused by different organisms and is characterised by infected and friable vegetations associated with destruction of the underlying tissues • Typically involves the valves, may involve chordae tendinae, sites of shunting or mural lesions • Divid ...
... • Serious infection of valvular and mural endocardium caused by different organisms and is characterised by infected and friable vegetations associated with destruction of the underlying tissues • Typically involves the valves, may involve chordae tendinae, sites of shunting or mural lesions • Divid ...
THE COMMON CHILDHOOD EXANTHEMS (SOME NOW, NOT SO
... THE AGENT IS VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS (HHV-3) FAMILY: HERPESVIRIDAE, SUBFAMILY: ALPHAHERPESVIRINAE, GENUS: VARICELLOVIRUS ...
... THE AGENT IS VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS (HHV-3) FAMILY: HERPESVIRIDAE, SUBFAMILY: ALPHAHERPESVIRINAE, GENUS: VARICELLOVIRUS ...
Circulatory System Questions
... What function do they have in common? What is different about their function? 3. What are some differences between veins and arteries? Also why are they different? 4. Name 4 structures that are part of the electrical system of the heart. Place them in order of conduction. Also, why is one of them ca ...
... What function do they have in common? What is different about their function? 3. What are some differences between veins and arteries? Also why are they different? 4. Name 4 structures that are part of the electrical system of the heart. Place them in order of conduction. Also, why is one of them ca ...
Virus or Bacteria
... Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections. Viral illnesses cannot be treated with antibiotics. When an antibiotic is not prescribed, ask your healthcare professional for tips on how to relieve symptoms and feel better. ...
... Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections. Viral illnesses cannot be treated with antibiotics. When an antibiotic is not prescribed, ask your healthcare professional for tips on how to relieve symptoms and feel better. ...
Valvular Heart Disease
... Prognosis poor – life expectancy 2-3 years, the greatest risk is that of sudden cardiac death. ...
... Prognosis poor – life expectancy 2-3 years, the greatest risk is that of sudden cardiac death. ...
New guidelines from the American Heart Association Antibiotics and
... certain heart conditions. Until recently, the AHA has recommended that certain patients take antibiotics shortly before dental treatment. This was done with the belief that the antibiotics would prevent infective endocarditis (IE), basically a heart infection, which may result when bacteria normally ...
... certain heart conditions. Until recently, the AHA has recommended that certain patients take antibiotics shortly before dental treatment. This was done with the belief that the antibiotics would prevent infective endocarditis (IE), basically a heart infection, which may result when bacteria normally ...
English
... patients with arthritis/chorea, by using the Décourt table for QTc values1. There was no QTc enlargement in all cases studied but there was subclinical valvitis in the ones with enlarged QTc. Nonetheless, as the author emphasized, if there was no cavitary increase seen on the Doppler echocardiograph ...
... patients with arthritis/chorea, by using the Décourt table for QTc values1. There was no QTc enlargement in all cases studied but there was subclinical valvitis in the ones with enlarged QTc. Nonetheless, as the author emphasized, if there was no cavitary increase seen on the Doppler echocardiograph ...
Strep Throat - The Office of Dr. Matthew Cohen, MD
... It is very important to give the antibiotic exactly as prescribed in order to prevent some side-effects of the illness, and to decrease the likelihood of antibiotic resistance in the future. Antibiotic: _____________ Dose:__________ Every _______ Hours for ______ Days For fever and/or pain, you can ...
... It is very important to give the antibiotic exactly as prescribed in order to prevent some side-effects of the illness, and to decrease the likelihood of antibiotic resistance in the future. Antibiotic: _____________ Dose:__________ Every _______ Hours for ______ Days For fever and/or pain, you can ...
Cardiovascular - updated - student hand
... CRASH and Burn C_______________- non exudative, bilateral injection. >90% R____________- anything..... but not vesicular and not bulla. ...
... CRASH and Burn C_______________- non exudative, bilateral injection. >90% R____________- anything..... but not vesicular and not bulla. ...
aortic stenosis
... Heart attack Cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease) Syphilis . Hypertension . Aortic aneurysms . Connective tissue diseases ...
... Heart attack Cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease) Syphilis . Hypertension . Aortic aneurysms . Connective tissue diseases ...
Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease
... Regular check-ups with their doctor Regular check-ups with a heart specialist to monitor their heart Regular check-ups with their dentist to promote good oral health and reduce the risk of bacteria in their mouth entering the blood stream and causing inflammation or infection of the heart. V ...
... Regular check-ups with their doctor Regular check-ups with a heart specialist to monitor their heart Regular check-ups with their dentist to promote good oral health and reduce the risk of bacteria in their mouth entering the blood stream and causing inflammation or infection of the heart. V ...
1. Which is the most important factor in after
... E. Verapamil 7. If hypertension is associated with diabetes mellitus, which antihypertensive drug is the appropriate choice: A. beta-blockers B. alpha-blockers C. diuretics D. ACE-inhibitors ...
... E. Verapamil 7. If hypertension is associated with diabetes mellitus, which antihypertensive drug is the appropriate choice: A. beta-blockers B. alpha-blockers C. diuretics D. ACE-inhibitors ...
1 - The Pathology Guy
... What would you think if you noticed your patient's neck veins getting fuller as he/she breathes in? Explain in a few sentences why this happens. [tight / increased pressure in pericardium; something about inhalation pulling the sac tighter] ...
... What would you think if you noticed your patient's neck veins getting fuller as he/she breathes in? Explain in a few sentences why this happens. [tight / increased pressure in pericardium; something about inhalation pulling the sac tighter] ...
Science - Cardiff International School Dhaka
... Lost Class Make Up Assignment Class -6 (A, B) Date 26.1.2015 (Monday) Subject: Science (biology) ...
... Lost Class Make Up Assignment Class -6 (A, B) Date 26.1.2015 (Monday) Subject: Science (biology) ...
Guidelines for keeping your child home from school
... Any physical or emotional condition that would prevent him/her from participating comfortably in class. ...
... Any physical or emotional condition that would prevent him/her from participating comfortably in class. ...
Preventing Communicable Diseases
... Some “B” and “T” cells actually have a memory and circulate through the body looking for “bad” invaders who have been there before- if found, they begin the attack to prevent illnesses. Active immunity- developed by your body Artificial immunity- vaccine- a preparation of dead or weakened pathogens ...
... Some “B” and “T” cells actually have a memory and circulate through the body looking for “bad” invaders who have been there before- if found, they begin the attack to prevent illnesses. Active immunity- developed by your body Artificial immunity- vaccine- a preparation of dead or weakened pathogens ...
Bone or joint infections
... An important consideration if a skin infection is taking a long time to resolve, or occurs over a joint Background Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis can affect any joint or bone, but most commonly involve the lower limbs [1] Polyarthritis or aseptic monoarthritis or polyarthralgia, usually mi ...
... An important consideration if a skin infection is taking a long time to resolve, or occurs over a joint Background Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis can affect any joint or bone, but most commonly involve the lower limbs [1] Polyarthritis or aseptic monoarthritis or polyarthralgia, usually mi ...
Lesson 6 Circulatory System
... BICUSPID/MITRAL VALVE • This valve between the LA and LV is important in dentistry because if you have ever had a severe strept infection that turns into Rheumatic Feverthis valve may be damaged. The cells of this valve are shaped similar to the strept bacteria cells. When your body produces ANTIBO ...
... BICUSPID/MITRAL VALVE • This valve between the LA and LV is important in dentistry because if you have ever had a severe strept infection that turns into Rheumatic Feverthis valve may be damaged. The cells of this valve are shaped similar to the strept bacteria cells. When your body produces ANTIBO ...
Heart Damage
... Some cancer treatments can damage the heart in different locations and in a variety of ways. ...
... Some cancer treatments can damage the heart in different locations and in a variety of ways. ...
AnatIICaseStudy1
... Due to the enlarged nature of the left atrium and left ventricle I would say that the problem is occurring within the left atrioventricular (bicuspid) valve. I would choose the bicuspid valve because the woman is presenting symptoms of valvular regurgitation, meaning that the valve is not closing al ...
... Due to the enlarged nature of the left atrium and left ventricle I would say that the problem is occurring within the left atrioventricular (bicuspid) valve. I would choose the bicuspid valve because the woman is presenting symptoms of valvular regurgitation, meaning that the valve is not closing al ...
SGD 2: RHD
... rheumatic heart disease • Congenital heart disease should be excluded. Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 17th ed. ...
... rheumatic heart disease • Congenital heart disease should be excluded. Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 17th ed. ...
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
... These are typically self-limiting and only treated if symptoms are bothersome. However, in some instances they may be reflective of underlying structural disease. ...
... These are typically self-limiting and only treated if symptoms are bothersome. However, in some instances they may be reflective of underlying structural disease. ...
Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular Disorders (Heart)
... • Etiology/Pathophysiology – Rheumatic Fever • inflammatory disease which is a delayed childhood reaction to inadequately treated childhood upper resp. tract infection of Beta hemolytic streptococci • causes scar tissue in the heart ...
... • Etiology/Pathophysiology – Rheumatic Fever • inflammatory disease which is a delayed childhood reaction to inadequately treated childhood upper resp. tract infection of Beta hemolytic streptococci • causes scar tissue in the heart ...
Cardiovascular Diseases
... ______2. Medical scientists believe that_________ contributes to plaque buildup. a. High level of HDL’s in the blood. b. A low-fat diet. c. Smoking d. Low blood pressure. _______3. Coronary heart disease can cause a. arrhythmia b. a cerebrovascular accident c. a myocardial infarction d. all of the ...
... ______2. Medical scientists believe that_________ contributes to plaque buildup. a. High level of HDL’s in the blood. b. A low-fat diet. c. Smoking d. Low blood pressure. _______3. Coronary heart disease can cause a. arrhythmia b. a cerebrovascular accident c. a myocardial infarction d. all of the ...
Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic fever, also known as acute rheumatic fever (ARF), is an inflammatory disease that can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain. The disease typically develops two to four weeks after a throat infection. Signs and symptoms include fever, multiple painful joints, involuntary muscle movements, and a characteristic but uncommon non itchy rash known as erythema marginatum. The heart is involved in about half of cases. Permanent damage to the heart valves, known as rheumatic heart disease (RHD), usually only occurs after multiple attacks but may occasionally occur after a single case of ARF. The damaged valves may result in heart failure. The abnormal valves also increase the risk of the person developing atrial fibrillation and infection of the valves.Acute rheumatic fever may occur following an infection of the throat by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. If it is untreated ARF occurs in up to three percent of people. The underlying mechanism is believed to involve the production of antibodies against a person's own tissues. Some people due to their genetics are more likely to get the disease when exposed to the bacteria than others. Other risk factors include malnutrition and poverty. Diagnosis of ARF is often based on the presence of signs and symptoms in combination with evidence of a recent streptococcal infection.Treating people who have strep throat with antibiotics, such as penicillin, decreases their risk of getting ARF. This often involves testing people with sore throats for the infection, which may not be available in the developing world. Other preventative measures include improved sanitation. In those with ARF and RHD prolonged periods of antibiotics are sometimes recommended. Gradual return to normal activities may occur following an attack. Once RHD develops, treatment is more difficult. Occasionally valve replacement surgery or repair is required. Otherwise complications are treated as per normal.Acute rheumatic fever occurs in about 325,000 children each year and about 18 million people currently have rheumatic heart disease. Those who get ARF are most often between the ages of 5 and 14, with 20% of first-time attacks occurring in adults. The disease is most common in the developing world and among indigenous peoples in the developed world. In 2013 it resulted in 275,000 deaths down from 374,000 deaths in 1990. Most deaths occur in the developing world where as many as 12.5% of people affected may die each year. Descriptions of the condition are believed to date back to at least the 5th century BCE in the writings of Hippocrates. The disease is so named because its symptoms are similar to those of some rheumatic disorders.