All about infective endocarditis?

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Dr. Sarita Rao is a Sr. Interventional
Cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals, Indore. She is
the first female Interventional Cardiologist in
Central India. She is Fellow of American College
of Cardiology(FACC) and Fellow of European
Society of Cardiology(FESC)
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All about infective endocarditis?
Endocarditis, or inflammation of the inner lining
of the heart's chambers and valves, is
potentially dangerous if not treated.The
endocardium refers to this protective layer.
Most cases of endocarditis can be traced back to
an infection. A heart infection occurs when
bacteria, fungus, or other pathogens enter the
bloodstream and adhere to the injured heart
muscle or other tissue. Artificial heart valves,
damaged heart valves, and other cardiac
abnormalities increase the risk of endocarditis.
If not treated quickly, it can cause significant
damage to the heart's valves. Medications and
surgery are also options for treating
endocarditis.
What causes infective endocarditis in humans?
Bacteria that enter the circulatory system can
cause infection. Many different things can lead
to an infection, including not taking care of
one's teeth, accidentally injuring yourself while
brushing one's teeth or gums, undergoing dental
procedures, having an implanted cardiovascular
medical device, having a chronic skin disorder or
infection, having been burned, having an
infectious disease, and so on. Endocardial
infections are a severe risk when these bacteria
find a home on a heart valve.
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How can I recognize infective endocarditis if I
develop it?
Infectious endocarditis tends to progress slowly.
But there are instances when it strikes
suddenly.
When endocarditis develops gradually, typically
over weeks to months, this is known as subacute
infective endocarditis. These symptoms slowly
begin to manifest themselves in you

• Tiredness
• Temps in the low 100s (37.20-38.5 C)
• Slimming down
• Sweating

Rapid onset of severe illness characterizes
acute infective endocarditis. You may have
seriously damaged one of your heart's valves
within days. Among the symptoms are
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• Symptoms of a high temperature (38.9 to 40
  degrees Celsius or 102 degrees F)
• Exhaustion to the max
• Trouble breathing

The following conditions are also possible with
either form of endocarditis

• Experiencing chills and aching joints
• Having very light skin
• Tender bumps beneath the skin

Sometimes diseased tissue or cells from the heart
can travel through the circulatory system and
infect other organs. Lung, brain, and kidney
infections are all possible outcomes.
Who is likely to get infective endocarditis?

• Birth abnormalities of the heart, such as faulty
  valves or a hole in the septum, which enable
  blood to escape from one portion of the heart to
  another, are risk factors for children and young
  adults.

• Calcium deposits in the mitral or aortic valve,
  congenital cardiac abnormalities, or a history of
  endocarditis are all adult risk factors.

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• Drunkenness and IE The tricuspid valve is
  commonly damaged when IE is brought on by the
  injection of illegal medications or the chronic
  use of IV medicines. Narcotics and other street
  substances can negatively impact the mitral or
  aortic valve.

Infectious endocarditis how do doctors treat it?
Antibiotics administered intravenously (IV) for a
minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 8 weeks
constitute the backbone of infective endocarditis
therapy. Surgeries to repair or replace a damaged
heart valve are sometimes necessary.
Infectious endocarditis what can I do to avoid
it?

• Don't inject drugs recreationally if you want to
  avoid infecting your heart.
• Rapid antibacterial treatment is essential.
• Don't neglect your oral health.
• A high risk for infective endocarditis
  necessitates extra caution in certain areas.
  Furthermore, it may be necessary for some
  high-risk individuals to also
• Antibiotics should be used before any dental or
  surgical procedures that could allow bacteria to
  enter the body.
• If you're not sure if you're at high risk, talk
  to your doctor.

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