Endocarditis Center - Dallas, TX
Dallas 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 Dallas * Heart Place  Heart Place  Heart Place  Heart Place  Heart Place  Heart Place  Heart Place  Heart Place  Heart Place  Heart Place  Heart Place  Heart Place  Heart Place  Heart Place  Heart Place  Heart Place  North Texas Heart Center  North Texas Heart Center  North Texas Heart Center  William C Roberts MD  North Texas Heart Center  North Texas Heart Center  Baylor Heart & Vascular Hospital  Afridi Heart Care  Dallas Cardiovascular Institute  North Texas Cardiovascular Associates PA  North Texas Cardiovascular Associates PA  North Texas Cardiovascular Associates PA  North Texas Cardiovascular Associates PA  North Texas Cardiovascular Associates PA  Heart Place  Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates  Critical Health Clinic  VA Medical Center  UT Southwestern Medical Center Clinical Cardiology  Ronald Victor MD  UT Southwestern Medical Center Clinical Cardiology  Texas Arrythmia & Electrophysiology  Advanced Heart Care  Advanced Heart Care  Advanced Heart Care  Advanced Heart Care  White Rock Adult Medicine  White Rock Adult Medicine  White Rock Adult Medicine  White Rock Adult Medicine  Catherine A Roberts MD  Heart Consultants  Heart Consultants  Cardiology & Interventional Vascular Associates  Cardiology & Interventional Vascular Associates  The Osler Group  Cardiology & Interventional Vascular Associates  Benjamin David Levine MD  Cardiology & Interventional Vascular Associates  Cardiology & Interventional Vascular Associates  Medical Specialists Associated  The Harper Clinic  The Harper Clinic  The Harper Clinic  North Texas Heart Center  North Texas Heart Center  North Texas Heart Center  North Texas Heart Center  North Texas Heart Center  North Texas Heart Center  North Texas Heart Center  North Texas Heart Center  North Texas Heart Center  Allan O Cook Jr. MD  Brian J Baldwin MD  Dallas Cardiac Associates  The Dallas Heart Group  The Dallas Heart Group  The Dallas Heart Group  The Dallas Heart Group  Floyd Cardiology Associates  Cardiac Associates of Dallas  Heart Associates  Dallas Cardiac Associates  The Heart Place  Lawrence R Poliner MD  The Dallas Heart Group  The Dallas Heart Group  The Heart Place  The Dallas Heart Group  Cooper Clinic  Cooper Clinic  Michael S Blanc MD  Doctors Medical Center  North Texas Cardiovascular Associates PA  Heart Place  Dallas Heart Care PA  Hal Lewis MD  Dallas Heart Care PA  Riyad A Taha MD  Heart Place  Heart Place  Viswanadham Lammata MD  Vincent Barr MD Dallas, TexasFounded in 1841 and formally incorporated as a city in February, 1856, the city's economy is primarily based on banking, commerce, telecommunications, computer technology, energy, and transportation; only New York City and Houston are home to more Fortune 500 headquarters in the city limits. Located in North Texas and a major city in the American South/Southwest, Dallas is the core of the largest inland metropolitan area in the United States that lacks any navigable link to the sea. The city's prominence despite this comes from its historical importance as a center for the oil and cotton industries, its position along numerous railroad lines, a strong industrial and financial sector, and its status as a major inland port (due largely to the presence of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, one of the largest and busiest in the world). Upcoming 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 Dallas
Nearby Dallas Hospitals *Baylor Jack & Jane Hamilton Heart & Vascular Hospital Baylor Specialty Hospital Baylor University Medical Center Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation Mary Shiels Hospital Methodist Dallas Medical Center Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children Parkland Health & Hospital System UT Southwestern Medical Center University Hospital Zale Lipshy UT Southwestern Medical Center UT Southwestern Medical Center University Hospital St Paul LifeCare Specialty Hospital of Dallas Timberlawn Mental Health System Children's Medical Center of Dallas Texas Specialty Hospital at Dallas Renaissance Hospital Dallas Dallas VA Medical Center Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake Kindred Hospital White Rock Kindred Hospital Walnut Hill Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas Kindred Hospital Dallas Medical City Children's Hospital Medical City Hospital Green Oaks Hospital Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital Baylor Medical Center at Irving Methodist Charlton Medical Center RHD Memorial Medical Center Select Specialty Hospital South Dallas Hickory Trail Hopsital Dallas Regional Medical Center Baylor Medical Center at Garland Baylor Specialty Hospital Garland Las Colinas Medical Center Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital Methodist Richardson Regional Medical Center Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano Plano Specialty Hospital HEALTHSOUTH Plano Rehabilitation Hospital Medical Center of Plano Trinity Medical Center Kindred Hospital Arlington Millwood Hospital Presbyterian Hospital of Plano Texas Health Memorial Hospital at Arlington Regency Hospital of North Dallas Lake Pointe Medical Center Harris Methodist HEB Hospital Harris Methodist Springwood HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington Medical Center of Arlington LifeCare Hospitals of Plano USMD Hospital at Arlington Arlington Rehabilitation Hospital Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine Medical Center of Lewisville Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Baylor Medical Center at Frisco Southwest Surgical Hospital Kindred Hospital Mansfield Centennial Medical Center North Hills Hospital Baylor Medical Center at Waxahachie Presbyterian Hospital of Allen Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club Medical Center of McKinney Medical Center of McKinney Wysong Campus Renaissance Hospital Terrell JPS Health Network Terrell State Hospital Denton Regional Medical Center HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital Harris Continued Care Hospital Harris Methodist Fort Worth Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
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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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