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Coronary Artery Embolism - Etiology and Scoring
Etiology:
 • Direct: Clot (LV thrombus, LAA Thrombus), Valve (Vegetation,
Coronary Artery ... , PFO, ASD, h/o ... cardiac surgery, endocarditis ... #Coronary #Artery ... #cardiology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Involves aortic and mitral ... -> TEE • Duke Criteria ... Substance use: R > L Tricuspid ... than 5 to 7 days after ... #management #cardiology
Causes of mitral stenosis
Rheumatic heart disease
 - Most common cause worldwide. Commissural fusion, thick MV leaflets
Fabry's disease, carcinoid ... disease Infective endocarditis ... atrial myxoma)/ball valve ... occur 10—20 years after ... #differential #cardiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
involves aortic and mitral ... → TEE • Duke Criteria ... substance use: R > L Tricuspid ... than 5 to 7 days after ... #Diagnosis #cardiology