Infective Endocarditis (IE): Pathology
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Infective Endocarditis (IE): Pathology“ von John Fisher, MD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Year 4 – Selective Sub-Internship“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Blood cultures from a man with infective endocarditis grow Streptococcus bovis. A workup for which of the following conditions is most likely indicated?
- Colon cancer
- Lung abscess
- Diabetes
- Urinary tract infection
- Dental abscess
Which of the following is present in all cases of infective endocarditis, regardless of the etiology?
- Cardiac endothelial damage
- Valvular prolapse
- Congenital heart defect
- A history of intravascular catheterization
- Degenerative valvular disease
What property of the viridans streptococci most significantly affects its adherence in the pathogenesis of endocarditis?
- Dextran
- Cillia
- Intracellular proteins
- Vacuole excretions
- Cell membrane phospholipids
What is non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis mainly composed of?
- Fibrin and platelet matrices
- White blood cells and bacteria
- Antigen-antibody complexes
- Red blood cells and myocytes
- Cholesterol plaques
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Dozent des Vortrages Infective Endocarditis (IE): Pathology
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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Its a really nice summary of what do any doctor needs to know to be prepare in the mission of infront the pathology
