The 68-year-old patient is admitted to the cardiac unit with endocarditis. The patient asks how someone catches this illness. Which of the following would you include when explaining risk factors of endocarditis to the patient?
Explanation
• Endocarditis is an infection or inflammation of the inner lining of the
• The major risk factors for endocarditis include
• Heart valves do not receive a dedicated supply of blood. This results in a blunted immune response to valve infections. Microbes
• Age, CHF, diet, and diabetes play a major role in cardiovascular disease, but they are not associated with endocarditis