Endocarditis Center - Chantilly, VA
Chantilly Cardiologist Doctors for EndocarditisType of Physician: Cardiologist What is a Cardiologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners are expert in diseases of the heart, lungs and blood vessels. They consult with surgeons on heart surgery, perform diagnostic procedures, and manage complex conditions such as heart attacks and arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeat). Specialty: Cardiology Common Name: Heart Doctor Cardiologist Doctors in Chantilly * The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Cardiac Care Associates PC  Cardiac Care Associates PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Padma Shukla MD  Cardiac Care Associates PC  Prince William Cardiology Associates  Prince William Cardiology Associates  Prince William Cardiology Associates  Prince William Cardiology Associates  Andres Alisuag Jr. MD  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Virginia Cardiovascular Associates PLLC  Virginia Cardiovascular Care Inc  Esmail Rafi MD  Devanhalli Ramaswamy MD  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Virginia Heart & Vascular Institute  Cardiovascular Group  Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates  Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates  Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates  Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Northern Virginia Cardiology Associates  Virginia Cardiology PC  Arrhythmia Associates LLP  Virginia Cardiology PC  Arrhythmia Associates LLP  Arrhythmia Associates LLP  Arrhythmia Associates LLP  Arrhythmia Associates LLP  Arrhythmia Associates LLP  Cardiac Care Associates PC  Cardiac Care Associates PC  Cardiac Care Associates PC  Drs Bram & Lilly Zuckerman  Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates PC  Fairfax Heart Associates PC  Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates PC  Fairfax Heart Associates PC  Robert G Matthews MD  Rogan & O'Brien Associates  Rogan & O'Brien Associates  Rogan & O'Brien Associates  Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates PC  Fairfax Heart Associates PC  Thien M Do MD  Virginia Cardiovascular  Virginia Cardiovascular  Virginia Cardiovascular  McLean Cardiology PC  Heart Specialists Northern Virginia  Heart Specialists Northern Virginia  Pio F Poblete MD  Cardiac Care Associates PC  Virginia Heart & Vasculat Center PC  Virginia Heart & Vasculat Center PC  S Tariq Shahab MD  Gulam Mohmed Kolia MD  James Sipes MD  Morteza S Mousavi MD  Mariano D Chutuape MD  Khosro Shareghi MD  P T Siriprakorn MD  Seven Corners Medical Center  Shahryar Mafi MD  Mazhar V Sheikh MD  Mt Vernon Cardiology Associates  Denise L Hurst MD  Stuart A Meyers MD  The Cardiovascular Group PC  Drs Franklin & O'Hara  Michael H Goldman MD  Drs Franklin & O'Hara  The Cardiovascular Group PC Chantilly, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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EndocarditisRead the Endocarditis article » What is endocarditis?Endocarditis is a serious infection of one of the four heart valves.
What causes endocarditis?Endocarditis is caused by a growth of bacteria on one of the heart valves, leading to an infected mass called a "vegetation". The infection may be introduced during brief periods of having bacteria in the bloodstream, such as after dental work, colonoscopy, and other similar procedures. What are the symptoms of endocarditis?Patients with endocarditis can develop:
In endocarditis, blood cultures can often detect the bacteria causing the endocarditis. Patients can also develop anemia, blood in urine, elevated white blood cell count, and a new heart murmur. Who is at risk for endocarditis?People with existing diseases of the heart valves (aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, etc.) and people who have undergone heart valve replacements are at an increased risk of developing endocarditis. These people are usually given antibiotics prior to any procedure which may introduce bacteria into the bloodstream. This includes routine dental work, minor surgery, and procedures that may traumatize body tissues such as colonoscopy and gynecologic or urologic examinations. Examples of antibiotics used include oral amoxicillin (Amoxil) and erythromycin (Emycin, Eryc,PCE), as well as intramuscular or intravenous ampicillin, gentamicin, and vancomycin. How is endocarditis diagnosed?The infection on the valve can cause build up of nodul... Recommended Reading Related to EndocarditisIntroduction to night sweatsDoctors in primary care fields of medicine often hear their patients complain of night sweats as they are common. Night sweats refer to any excess sweating occurring during the night. However, if your bedroom is unusually hot or you are using too many bedclothes, you may begin to sweat during sleep - and this is normal. In order to distinguish night sweats that arise from medical causes from those that occur because one's surroundings are too warm, doctors generally refer to true night sweats as severe hot flashes occurring at night that can drench sleepwear and sheets, which are not related to an overheated environment. In one study of 2267 patients visiting a primary care physician, 41% reported experiencing night sweats during the previous month, so the perception of excessive sweating at night is fairly common. It is important to note that flushing (a warmth and redness of the face or trunk) may also be hard t... Other Related Endocarditis ArticlesEmergency Contact for Chantilly
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Night Sweats
- Night sweats are severe hot flashes that occur at night and result in a drenching sweat. In order to distinguish night sweats that arise from medical causes from those that occur because one's surroundings are too warm, doctors generally refer to true night sweats as severe hot flashes occurring at night that can drench sleepwear and sheets, which are not related to an overheated environment.
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Anemia
- Anemia is the condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. The oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is, therefore, decreased. Symptoms of anemia may include fatigue, malaise, hair loss, palpitations, and more. Treatment for anemia includes treating the underlying cause for the condition. Iron supplements, vitamin B12 injections, and certain medications may also be necessary.
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Edema
- Edema is the swelling of tissues as a result of excess water accumulations. Peripheral edema occurs in the feet and legs. There are two types of edema, non-pitting edema and pitting edema. Causes of pitting edema is caused by systemic diseases, most commonly involving the heart, liver, and kidneys. Local conditions that cause edema are thrombophlebitis and varicose veins. Edema is generally treated with medication.
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Fever
- Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degrees F. (37 degrees C.), in practice a person is usually not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C.). Fever is part of the body's own disease-fighting arsenal: rising body temperatures apparently are capable of killing off many disease- producing organisms.
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Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)
- Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is also also known as "click murmur syndrome" and "Barlow's syndrome." Mitral valve prolapse is the most common heart valve abnormality. Signs and symptoms of mitral valve prolapse include: fatigue, palpitations, chest pain, anxiety, and migraine headaches. Echocardiography is the most useful test for mitral valve prolapse. Most patients do not need any treatment, however, patients with severe prolapse may need treatment.
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
- Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) infection is the most common type of infection acquired by patients while hospitalized. Patients at risk for VRE are those who are already ill, and hospitalized, including individuals with diabetes, elderly, ICU patients, kidney failure patients, or patients requiring catheters. Enterococci can survive for months in the digestive tract and female genital tract. Other risk factors for acquiring VRE include those how have been previously treated with vancomycin and combinations of other antibiotics. Treatment of VRE is generally with other antibiotics other than vancomycin. Prevention of VRE can be achieved by proper hand hygiene.
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Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic valve stenosis is an abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve of the heart. The causes of aortic stenosis are wear and tear of the valve in the elderly, congenital, or scarring or scarring of the aortic valve from rheumatic fever. Symptoms include angina, fainting, and shortness of breath. Treatment is dependant upon the severity of the condition.
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Heart Murmur
- A heart murmur is the sound generated when blood flow within the heart is not smooth. Causes of heart murmurs can be functional, congenital, or caused heart valve conditions. Symptoms of a heart murmur may be none, or may include chest pain, shortness of breath, and arm, leg, and ankle swelling. Treatment of a heart murmur depends on the cause.
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Ventricular Septal Defect
- A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a congenital heart malformation. A VSD is a hole in the wall of the heart's two lower chambers. Approximately, one in 500 infants will be born with a VSD. Treatment depends upon whether the VSD is small or large in size.
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Dental Injuries
- Dental injuries range from a chipped or fractured tooth to a knocked out tooth. Treatment depends upon the severity of the dental injury. Dental injuries may be prevented by aligning protruding front teeth with braces and using face masks and mouthguards while playing sports.
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