Endocarditis

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Endocarditis

Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart. Often the infection arises from bacterial colonization of diseased valves of the heart.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 1600
Department: Cardiology

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Fever 70
Chills 70
Fatigue 70
Muscle and joints pain 70
Night sweats 70
Breathing problems 70
Chest pain 70
Swelling limbs 70
Weight loss 70
Abdominal pain 60
Elevated CRP 70
Petechiae 40
Endocarditis detected 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Irregular heartbeat 20

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Temperature measurement
  • Chest auscultation
  • Thorax percussion
  • Physical examination
  • Abdominal palpation
  • CRP
  • ECG
  • Heart monitoring
  • Echo

If complications occur:

  • Differential diagnosis

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: