Infective Endocarditis
Across
- 4. Clumps of bacteria, platelets, and fibrin that form on infected valves
- 6. Abnormal heart sound often present due to valve damage
- 7. Fragments that break off vegetations and travel through circulation
- 8. Imaging test used to visualize heart valve vegetations
- 9. Frequent cause of subacute infective endocarditis
- 11. Heart structure most commonly damaged by infective endocarditis
- 12. Primary treatment given intravenously for several weeks
Down
- 1. Painless red spots found on the palms or soles
- 2. Artificial heart valve that increases infection risk
- 3. Presence of bacteria circulating in the bloodstream
- 5. Painful nodules on fingers or toes seen with infective endocarditis
- 7. Infection of the inner lining of the heart and heart valves
- 9. Common organism responsible for acute infective endocarditis
- 10. Small red or purple spots caused by bleeding under the skin