Infective Endocarditis

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