Infective endocarditis
Inflammation of the innermost lining of the heart and affects the heart valves
What is infective endocarditis?
This diagnostic test shows valve structure, function, and heart chamber size
What is echocardiography?
This is a focal or diffuse inflammation of the myocardium, as a result of invasion of myocytes causing cellular damage and necrosis, resulting in cardiac dysfunction and has been linked with dilated cardiomyopathy
What is myocarditis
These 4 classes of medications are used in the conservative/medical management of valvular heart disease.
What are vasodilators, positive inotropes, diuretics, and beta-blockers?
This condition is described by incomplete closure of valve leaflets.
What regurgitation?
This treatment is recommended for patients with specific cardiac conditions before they undergo certain procedures (dental, respiratory, etc.)
What is prophylactic antibiotic therapy?
This diagnostic test detects pressure changes in the heart chambers, records pressure differences across the valves, and measures the size of valve openings.
What is heart catheterization?
This virus is the most common etiologic agent in the development of myocarditis.
What is coxsackievirus types A & B?
This medication is first-line therapy for the patient with acute pericarditis.
What is an NSAID?
This medication manages chest pain and palpitations for the patient with mitral valve prolapse.
What is a beta blocker?
Most common causative organisms of IE
What are staphyloccocus aureus and streptococcus viridans
This blood value is monitored for therapeutic levels of antibiotics.
What is renal function?
This condition is a severe sharp chest pain pleuritic in nature, that generally get worst with inspiration and lying supine, relieved by sitting up.
What is pericarditis?
Used in the treatment of warfarin related bleeding with a peak effect of 12 hours when given IV and 24 hours when given PO.
What is Vitamin K?
A strong, quick beat that collapses immediately in patients with severe chronic aortic valve regurgitation.
what is a "water-hammer" pulse?
The loss of portions of vegetations into circulation results in this complication. It can result form left-sided (progressed to various organs) or right sided heart vegetation (to the lungs).
What is embolization?
You assess this......., together with vital signs to detect a murmur or a change in the character of a preexixting murmur, and the presence of extradiastolic sounds
What are heart sounds?
You do this to differentiate pericardial friction rub from pleuritic friction rub.
What is timing friction rub with pulse (not respiration)?
This medication should be used cautiously/avoided in the patient with aortic valve stenosis.
What is nitroglycerin?
What is the post procedure assessment for aortic balloon valvuloplasty?
(a) Painful, tender, red or purple, pea-size lesions found on fingers and toes (b) flat, painless red spots found on palmes and soles
What are osler's nodes and janeway's lesions?
The anatomic location to best hear abnormalities of the pulmonic valve.
What is left sternal border, second intercostal space?
This is a priority nursing diagnosis for the patient with myocarditis.
What is decreased cardiac output?
Invasive procedures should be avoided for 24 hours after administration of this type of medication.
What is a thrombolytic?
Severe dyspnea, chest pain, hypotension, confusion, and tachycardia.
What are signs of cardiogenic shock?