Transcription of 09 Lecture 9 (Infective Endocarditis) - Columbia University
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09 Lecture 9 (Infective Endocarditis) - Columbia University
MID 9 infective EndocarditisInfective endocarditis Definitions and Historical Perspective Definitions and Historical Perspective Epidemiology Pathogenesis Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis Therapy Therapy PreventionMID 9 infective endocarditis : Definitions A microbial infection of a cardiac valve or the endocardium caused by bacteria, fungi, or chlamydia Often categorized as acute or subacute based on the rapidity of the clinical course Alternatively described by type of risk factor ,nosocomial, prosthetic valve, intravenous drug use - associated Pathological findings include the presence of friable valvular vegetations containing bacteria, fibrin and inflammatory cells. There is often valvular destruction with extension to adjacent jstructures. Embolic lesions may demonstrate similar findingsMID 9 Historical Perspective .. A concretion larger than a gpigeon s egg; contained in the left auricle.
MID 9 Infective Endocarditis Infective Endocarditis • Definitions and Historical PerspectiveDefinitions and Historical Perspective • Epidemiology
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