Endocarditis Center - Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket * Blackstone Cardiology Associates  Blackstone Cardiology Associates  Blackstone Cardiology Associates  Blackstone Cardiology Associates  Suh-Dong Hahn MD  Blackstone Cardiology Associates  Tumkur B N Kumar MD  Blackstone Cardiology Associates  Blackstone Cardiology Associates  Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island  Yalakki Gowda MD  LGLN Cardiology Consultants  LGLN Cardiology Consultants  LGLN Cardiology Consultants  LGLN Cardiology Consultants  Gilbert J Altongy MD  Barbara H Roberts MD  Cardiovascular Associates Of Rhode Island  Cardiovascular Associates Of Rhode Island  Cardiovascular Associates Of Rhode Island  Cardiovascular Associates Of Rhode Island  Cardiovascular Associates Of Rhode Island  Cardiovascular Associates Of Rhode Island  Cardiovascular Associates Of Rhode Island  David L Kitzes MD  Providence Cardiology Inc  Seacoast Cardiovascular Surgery  Ara Sadanlantz MD  Providence VA Medical Center  Providence VA Medical Center  Providence VA Medical Center  Providence VA Medical Center  Providence VA Medical Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Coastal Medical Inc  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Coastal Medical Inc  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  University Medicine Foundation Inc  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Cardiology & Internal Medicine Associates of Rhode Island Inc  Cardiology & Internal Medicine Associates of Rhode Island Inc  Cardiovascular Associates Of Rhode Island  Patrick J Brannon MD  Irving T Gilson MD  Richard P Iacobucci MD  Medical Group of Rhode Island Inc  Coastal Medical  Alberto V Erfe MD  Cardiovascular Institute of New England  Cardiovascular Institute of New England  Cardiovascular Institute of New England  Cardiovascular Institute of New England  Cardiovascular Institute of New England  Cardiovascular Institute of New England  Cardiovascular Institute of New England  Cardiovascular Institute of New England  Cardiovascular Institute of New England  Cardiovascular Institute of New England  Cardiovascular Institute of New England  Cardiology Associates Inc  Cardiology Associates Inc  Cardiology Associates Inc  Cardiology Associates Inc  Cardiology Associates Inc  Richard SanAntonio MD  Christian R Herard MD  K H Salzsieder MD  Joseph W Spinale DO  Kent Cardiology Associates Inc  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  Rhode Island Cardiology Center  South County Cardiology Associates Inc  South County Cardiology Associates Inc  South County Cardiology Associates Inc  Cardiovascular Associates Of Rhode Island  Joseph R Dotolo MD  South County Cardiology Associates Inc  South County Cardiology Associates Inc  Cardiology Specialists Ltd  Cardiology Specialists Ltd  Cardiology Specialists Ltd Pawtucket, Rhode IslandUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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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 EndocarditisWhat is a ventricular septal defect (VSD)?A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a heart malformation present at birth. Any condition that is present at birth can also be termed a "congenital" condition. A VSD, therefore, is a type of congenital heart disease (CHD). The heart with a VSD has a hole in the wall (the septum) between its two lower chambers (the ventricles). How common is a VSD?The most frequent types of congenital malformations affect the heart. It is estimated that approximately eight in 1,000 newborns have CHD. A VSD is the most frequent of the various types of CHD (25%-30% of all CHD). Approximately one infant in 500 will be born with a VSD.
What is the normal design of the heart?The heart is made up of four separate chambers. The upper right chamber (atrium) receives blood back from the body with much of the oxygen extracted by the body organs and tissues. The blood is... Other Related Endocarditis ArticlesEmergency Contact for Pawtucket
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