Infective endocarditis

2. Bacteria, germs and cell pieces that form a mass in the heart.
4. How does bacteria or other germs travel to the heart?
6. Untreated, the infection can destroy or damage the hearts _______ ?
8. What is the lining of the heart that becomes inflamed?
9. If you're at high risk of endocarditis, it is recommended to take what an hour before having any dental work done
10. What type of cultures aid in diagnosis of endocarditis?
11. Endocarditis is caused by an infection that results in __________ of the inner lining of the heart's chambers and valves.
14. What is one type of valve that can be used for a valve replacement?

1. If untreatable with IV antibiotics, what type of surgery to the valves might be necessary?
3. People who have what type of heart valves are at a higher risk?
5. People who use illegal IV drugs are at a risk of Endocarditis by sharing what?
7. If not treated, clumps of the infection and break loose and ________ to the brain, kidneys and lungs?
10. What type of valve is used if the valve comes from a cow, pig or human heart tissue?
12. This type of echocardiogram provides a detailed pictures of the heart.
13. Endocarditis is usually caused by an infection with _________, fungi or other germs.