1. Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders
Lori Baker, RN, BSN
Cardiovascular Disorders
Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders

2. Endocarditis Endocardium problem Cycle of platelets and fibrin
Risk factors
Previous damage
IV drug use
Decreased immune system
Gum disease

3. Endocarditis S/S Fever Murmur Splinter hemorrhages Petechiae
Janeway lesions
Osler’s nodes

5. Pericarditis
Pericardial inflammation
Can’t expand well

6. Pericarditis S/S Treatment Pain Friction rub Tx cause
Pericardiocentesis
Bedrest
NSAIDS
Steroids

7. Myocarditis
Myocardial inflammation

8. Myocarditis S/S Treatment Fever Muscle aches Enlarged lymph nodes
Chest pain
Palpitations
Treatment
ATB
Reduce heart’s workload

9. Cardiomyopathy Enlargement of the heart muscle Types Dilated
Hypertrophic
Restrictive

11. Cardiomyopathy S/S Treatment Dyspnea Symptomatic Meds Surgery
Vasodilators
Digoxin
Anticoagulants
Antidysrhythmics
Surgery

12. Thrombophlebitis Clot with vein inflammation Due to Venous stasis
Venous wall injury
Increased coagulation

13. Thrombophlebitis
S/S
Maybe none
Edema, warmth, pain, tenderness

17. Thrombophlebitis Treatment Superficial Deep Warm, moist heat NSAIDS
Compression devices
Anticoagulants
Deep
Larger doses of anticoagulants
Surgery – Greenfield filter (IVC filter)