Infective Endocarditis (IE): Signs and Symptoms
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Infective Endocarditis (IE): Signs and Symptoms“ von John Fisher, MD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Cardiovascular Infections“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following lesions is associated with infective endocarditis and presents as painful, red, raised lesions found on the hands and feet?
- Osler's nodes
- Roth spots
- Janeway lesions
- Erythema nodosum
- Urticarial hemorrhages
What is the best definition of Janeway lesions?
- Small hemorrhagic lesions on the palms or soles caused by septic emboli from infective endocarditis
- Tense painful nodules at tips of fingers and toes from acute embolization of fragments of endocarditis vegetation
- Septic pulmonary emboli
- Ischemic stroke originating from infective endocarditis
- Hemorrhagic retinal infarcts caused by embolization from fragments of endocarditis vegetation
Which of the following signs is LEAST likely to be associated with infective endocarditis?
- Decreased deep tendon reflexes
- Murmur
- Congestive heart failure
- Hematuria
- Splenomegaly
Approximately what percentage of patients with infective endocarditis suffer from clinical cerebral complications, such as embolic strokes, mycotic aneurysms, or transient ischemic attacks?
- 15–20%
- 1–5%
- 80–90%
- 50–65%
- Less than 1%
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Dozent des Vortrages Infective Endocarditis (IE): Signs and Symptoms
John Fisher, MD
Dr. John F. Fisher is a Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University in the USA.
He obtained his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1969. He is a Master of the American College of Physicians (MACP) and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
Due to his achievements, he has earned the Annual J. Willis Hurst Teaching Award, the Jane F. Deforges Excellence in Medical Education Award, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America's Clinical Teacher Award.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Fisher teaches courses on Infectious Diseases.
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