Causes of Infectious Endocarditis
- Causes:
- Staph, Strep (bacteria Tx w/antibiotics 4-6wks)
- Viruses
- Fungi
- Rheumatoci disease.
- Procedure:
- Dental: dislodges bacteria in mouth--> heart.
- OB: childbirth
- GI
- Valve replacement (if valve is contaminated during sx.)
- Marfan's Syndrome
All nfxn-->platelet/fibrin and vegetation aggregation in heart.