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What is Endocarditis?

Endocarditis occurs when bacteria or other germs enter the bloodstream and travel to the heart. The germs then stick to damaged heart valves or damaged heart tissue.

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  • Aching joints and muscles.
  • Chest pain when you breathe.
  • Fatigue.
  • Night sweats.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Swelling in the feet, legs or belly.
  • Flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills.
  • A new or changed whooshing sound in the heart (murmur)
  • Heart failure.
  • Heart valve damage.
  • Stroke.
  • Kidney damage.
  • Enlarged spleen.
  • Blood clot in a lung artery (pulmonary embolism)
  • Pockets of collected pus (abscesses) that develop in the heart, brain, lungs and other organs.

Endocarditis is caused by bacteria in the bloodstream multiplying and spreading across the inner lining of your heart (endocardium). The endocardium becomes inflamed, causing damage to your heart valves. Your heart is usually well protected against infection so bacteria can pass harmlessly by.

  • Artificial heart valves.
  • Damaged heart valves.
  • Congenital heart defects.
  • Implanted heart device.
  • Illegal intravenous (IV) drug use.
  • Poor dental health.
  • Long-term catheter use.
  • Older age. Endocarditis occurs most often in adults over age 60.

If you're at increased risk of developing endocarditis, it's important that you practise good oral and dental hygiene. Do not let abscesses and gum disease go untreated.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Most cases of endocarditis can be treated with a course of antibiotics. You'll usually have to be admitted to hospital so the antibiotics can be given through a drip in your arm (intravenously).

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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

An embolectomy removes a blood clot that moved from where it started in a blood vessel to another part of your body. Your healthcare provider can do a minimally invasive procedure using a catheter or do a traditional surgery. You'll need about a week to recover in the hospital after surgery

 

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