Endocarditis

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In this article, the writer studies endocarditis, that is a heart related infection of valves and some of the lining inside the muscle of the heart, or the 'endocardium'. The writer explains that this infection is uncommon, although not rare, and it can be serious. Infection may either be caused due to contraction during dental or medical procedures and/or in someone with a predisposing heart abnormality, but this is not always a given factor according to medical sources. The writer looks at the management of endocarditis. The matter of postoperative care is discussed in this paper and the writer also looks at diagnosis.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Incidence of the Disease
Etiology of the Disease
Pathophysiology of the Disease Process
Clinical Manifestations Associated with the Disease Process
Nursing Care
Conclusion
References

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"This disease was chosen as the topic of this research because a family member, specifically a child of the researcher has a high-risk of this disease due to mitral-valve with regulation and an ASD repair performed two years ago. Endocarditis is a heart related infection of valves and some of the lining inside the muscle of the heart, or the 'endocardium'. This infection is uncommon, although not rare, and it can be serious. Infection may either be caused due to contraction during dental or medical procedures and/or in someone with a predisposing heart abnormality, but this is not always a given factor according to medical sources.
Natural heart defense is present in the lining however, some bacteria do manage to break that barrier and feed on the blood of the individual also releasing what is called 'vegetations' which act as clot in the blood...thereby affecting heart valves and causing problems."

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