Hyperlipidemia
Lipid profile (LDL, HDL, etc)
What bacteria causes rheumatic fever?
GABHS
Most common finding upon auscultation on physical exam?
Pericardial friction rub
What is the biggest risk factor endocarditis?
IV drug use
Beck's triad is associated with what?
Cardiac tamponade
What's the first line medication for hyperlipidemia?
Statin
What is the diagnostic criteria for rheumatic fever?
Jones criteria
What helps to alleviate chest pain in pericarditis?
Sitting/leaning forward
What is the criteria for bacterial endocarditis?
Dukes criteria
You have ossler nodes and janeway lesion, what is the diagnosis?
Endocarditis
What is the normal triglyceride range?
<150
Which valve is most commonly affected?
Mitral valve
What is the most common finding on EKG?
Diffuse ST elevations (early)
What will you see on an eye exam for infective endocarditis?
Roth spots
Pericardial effusion can lead to?
Cardiac tamponade
What is a common skin finding in severe hyperlipidemia?
Xanthoma
How long do you take prophylactic PCN for after a diagnosis of rheumatic fever?
10 years or until 40 years old, which ever comes first.
What are 2 common complications of pericarditis?
Cardiac tamponade and pericardial effusion.
What prophylactic medication should be useed?
Amoxicillin
The HACEK group is associated with?
Infective endocarditis
What medications can cause hyperlipidemia?
Steroids and progestins.
What is the diagnostic test for rheumatic heart disease?
Echocardiogram
What is the treatment for pericarditis?
Aspirin or Ibuprofen
What changes will be found on EKG?
AV block
Your patient has sydenham chorea and erythema migrans, what do they have?
Rheumatic fever