CVS PATHO NOTES
What is Acute Endocarditis? Acute endocarditis is typically caused by a highly virulent organism that infects a previously normal heart valve resulting in the rapid development of necrotizing and destructive lesions. The commonest causative agent isolated from heart valves that are affected by acute endocarditis is Staphylococcus aureus . Acute endocarditis is difficult to be cured with antibiotics alone and require surgical removal of the vegetations most of the time. Acute endocarditis is characterized by the sudden onset of fever, malaise, chills, and lastitude. What is Subacute Endocarditis? Subacute endocarditis is due to the infection of previously damaged cardiac valves by low virulent bacteria such as Viridans streptococci . There is only a minimal destruction of the cardiac valves. Reference:differencebetween.com What is the Difference Between Acute and Subacute Endocarditis? Acute Endocarditis vs Subacute Endocarditis Acute endocarditis is typically caused b...
