Endocarditis Explained | Causes, Diagnosis & Management | Cardiology | CanadaQBank

Описание: Infective Endocarditis (IE) is a serious infection of the heart valves and endocardium caused by bacteria or fungi. But how do you recognize it early and manage it effectively to prevent complications like emboli or heart failure?

In this high-yield cardiology and infectious disease video, we explain the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and treatment of Endocarditis—perfect for USMLE, MCCQE, PLAB, and NCLEX exam preparation.


What You’ll Learn in This Video:

Definition: Infection of the endocardial surface, usually heart valves, by bacteria or fungi.
Common Pathogens: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus viridans, Enterococci.
Risk Factors: Prosthetic valves, IV drug use, congenital heart disease, rheumatic heart disease.
Clinical Features: Fever, new murmur, petechiae, splinter hemorrhages, Janeway lesions, Osler nodes.
Diagnosis:

Blood cultures (multiple sets)
Echocardiography (TEE) for vegetations
Duke Criteria for diagnosis
Management:
IV antibiotics for 4–6 weeks (based on culture results)
Surgery for heart failure, abscess, or prosthetic valve infection
High-Yield Pearl:
“Fever + new murmur = suspect Endocarditis.”

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Medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals preparing for USMLE, MCCQE, PLAB, or NCLEX exams.

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