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Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders
Lori Baker, RN, BSN Cardiovascular Disorders Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders
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Endocarditis Endocardium problem Cycle of platelets and fibrin
Risk factors Previous damage IV drug use Decreased immune system Gum disease
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Endocarditis S/S Fever Murmur Splinter hemorrhages Petechiae
Janeway lesions Osler’s nodes
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Pericarditis Pericardial inflammation Can’t expand well
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Pericarditis S/S Treatment Pain Friction rub Tx cause
Pericardiocentesis Bedrest NSAIDS Steroids
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Myocarditis Myocardial inflammation
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Myocarditis S/S Treatment Fever Muscle aches Enlarged lymph nodes
Chest pain Palpitations Treatment ATB Reduce heart’s workload
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Cardiomyopathy Enlargement of the heart muscle Types Dilated
Hypertrophic Restrictive
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Cardiomyopathy S/S Treatment Dyspnea Symptomatic Meds Surgery
Vasodilators Digoxin Anticoagulants Antidysrhythmics Surgery
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Thrombophlebitis Clot with vein inflammation Due to Venous stasis
Venous wall injury Increased coagulation
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Thrombophlebitis S/S Maybe none Edema, warmth, pain, tenderness
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Thrombophlebitis Treatment Superficial Deep Warm, moist heat NSAIDS
Compression devices Anticoagulants Deep Larger doses of anticoagulants Surgery – Greenfield filter (IVC filter)
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