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Endocarditis I: Introduction01:25

Endocarditis I: Introduction

Introduction:Endocarditis is the infection of the endocardium, the inner lining of the heart and its valves. When the heart muscle is involved, the condition is termed myocarditis, while an infection of the outer lining is called pericarditis. Infective endocarditis (IE) primarily affects the endocardium, where pathogens adhere to the valves or lining, forming vegetation that can lead to severe complications. Infective endocarditis occurs when microorganisms, usually bacteria from other body...
Endocarditis II: Clinical Features of Infective Endocarditis01:25

Endocarditis II: Clinical Features of Infective Endocarditis

Endocarditis can present various clinical features depending on the causative organism and the patient's underlying health conditions. Initially, the clinical features of infective endocarditis develop gradually, presenting with nonspecific symptoms that can be easily mistaken for other illnesses.General SymptomsEarly symptoms of infective endocarditis are fever, chills, weakness, malaise, fatigue, and weight loss. These symptoms reflect the systemic nature of the infection and the body's...
Endocarditis IV: Nursing Management01:29

Endocarditis IV: Nursing Management

Infective endocarditis (IE) is a chronic infection of the heart's endocardium, primarily affecting the heart valves. A detailed nursing assessment for a patient with IE involves collecting subjective and objective data to ensure an accurate diagnosis and timely intervention.Subjective DataThe nurse gathers information about the patient's symptoms and complaints during the subjective assessment. Patients with infective endocarditis often report non-specific symptoms that can mimic other...
Endocarditis III: Medical Management01:18

Endocarditis III: Medical Management

Infective endocarditis management involves a multifaceted approach encompassing infection prevention, lifestyle modifications, pharmacological therapy, and surgical management.Infection Prevention:Hand Hygiene: Thorough handwashing is crucial to prevent the spread of infection. Hand hygiene should be performed regularly, especially before and after using the restroom.Oral Hygiene: Good oral hygiene is essential. It includes brushing teeth immediately after waking up and before bed, flossing...
Rheumatic Heart Disease I: Introduction01:23

Rheumatic Heart Disease I: Introduction

Rheumatic heart disease or RHD is a chronic condition that results from rheumatic fever, causing permanent damage to the heart valves.Etiology and Risk FactorsIt primarily arises from rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disease that can develop after untreated or inadequately treated group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis. Streptococcus spreads through direct contact with oral or respiratory secretions. While the bacteria are the causative agents, factors like malnutrition, overcrowding, poor...
Myocarditis II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests01:27

Myocarditis II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests

Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle. The symptoms vary widely, encompassing asymptomatic presentations to severe, acute manifestations.Clinical PresentationAsymptomatic cases: In some instances, myocarditis may be asymptomatic, with the infection resolving without intervention. These cases often go undetected unless discovered incidentally through diagnostic imaging or tests conducted for other reasons.General Early Symptoms: Early symptoms of myocarditis are non-specific and can...

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Substernal Thyroid Biopsy Using Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration
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Published on: November 10, 2014

Right-sided acute suppurative thyroiditis caused by infectious endocarditis.

Kana Inoue1, Junji Kozawa, Tohru Funahashi

  • 1Department of Metabolic Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Japan.

Internal Medicine (Tokyo, Japan)
|December 2, 2011
PubMed
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Acute suppurative thyroiditis, a rare condition, can stem from infectious endocarditis in adults. This case highlights a 61-year-old man successfully treated with valve replacement.

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Published on: November 10, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Acute suppurative thyroiditis is uncommon, typically affecting the left thyroid lobe in children due to pyriform sinus fistula.
  • This case presents an adult male with an unusual right-sided presentation without a fistula.

Observation:

  • A 61-year-old man developed acute right-sided suppurative thyroiditis.
  • He presented with concurrent infectious hip arthritis, spondylitis, Roth's spots, and heart failure.

Findings:

  • Infectious endocarditis was diagnosed via transesophageal echocardiography.
  • Surgical prosthetic valve replacement successfully treated the patient.

Implications:

  • Infectious endocarditis should be considered as a potential source of acute suppurative thyroiditis in adults.
  • This emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach in complex infectious cases.