Septic Emboli

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Signs And Symptoms

Fatigue

Numbness

Chills

Chest pain

Sore throat

Fever

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Pathophysiology

Septic Emboli is a type of embolism that is infected with bacteria which results in pus formation.

Inflammatory vegetation are formed in the valves

Management

Oxygen therapy

it implants in previous damages structures

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infected vegetation breaks of the heart valves

Bacterial endocarditis contract heart valves

Abscess is formed

Dignostic purposes

Echocardiogram

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CT scan

Chest Radiograph

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Couses

Antidepressant

Intra-cardial or valvular surgery

Prolonged IV catheters insetion

I V drug use

Treatment

Pharmacology

Surgical intervention

Replacement of valves

Antibiotics

Surgical removal of source

Monitor intake and output

Monitor vital signs

Put a patient in a fowles position

Bed rest

Soft diet

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Definition