Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Endocarditis

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

RUQ; LUQ pain; Subacute bacterial endocarditis presenting as LUQ abdominal pain; History of Strep viridian exposure; Joint pain; confusion; fever; chills;

PhysicalFindings

Janeway Lesions (specific but only 10-15% of patients); Painful nodules under the skin - Oster nodes; Murmur

ClinicalTests

Blood cultures (Strep viridian); Echocardiography (if blood culture negative);

RiskFactors

Problem with heart valves; Dental procedure – need of endocarditis prophylactic. 1 hour before the procedure.

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

Death: post infectious glomeruli nephrites

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/cardiovascular-disorders/endocarditis/infective-endocarditis