🔎🩺 Understanding Endocarditis: Part 2 of 3 🔎🩺 Why does Endocarditis occur? Let's explore the risk factors and causes! 🚨 Risk Factors: Existing heart conditions History of endocarditis Artificial heart valves Drug use involving needles 🦠 Causes: Bacterial infection is the most common cause, but fungi can also be responsible. #EndocarditisAwareness #HeartHealth #HealthEducation #happynursing #futurenurse #nursingcom #lpnstudent #lpn #lpntorun #rnstudent #nursingschoolproblems #nursingnotes #

Introduction to Endocarditis Assessment 🔍🩺 Understanding Endocarditis: Part 1 of 3 🔍🩺 What is Endocarditis? It's an inflammation of the heart's inner lining, usually involving the heart valves. It can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. 👀 Signs to Watch: 🫶 Fever and chills 🫶 Fatigue 🫶 Aching muscles and joints 🫶 Night sweats Look out for part 2 #hearthealth #endocarditis #happynursing #futurenurse #nursingcom #lpnstudent #lpn #lpntorun #rnstudent #nursingschoolproblems #nursing