Causes of the disease and its peculiarities

The most common cause of endocarditis is rheumatism. In addition, among the options are:

• dental treatment;
• abscesses;
• boils;
• angina.

The use of unsterile syringes or other inadequately treated medical instruments increases the risk of disease. Over time, microbes that have entered the body eat away at the heart valve until it completely breaks down and causes heart failure.

It is worth noting that despite the increased attention to sterility and quality of processing of medical instruments, the incidence of endocarditis has been increasing in recent years. Therefore, MDI Clinic specialists pay increased attention to new techniques and modern methods of treating the disease, both medical and surgical.

Symptoms of the disease

Endocarditis can have different manifestations. The lack of specific symptoms makes diagnosis difficult. Most often, the patient notices only general signs of inflammatory processes. In the acute course of the disease, such symptoms are more pronounced, in the chronic course – practically absent. The disease begins asymptomatic, and the first signs can be noticed only after two to four weeks.

Among the most prominent symptoms:

• elevated temperatures;
• weakness;
• sweating;
• enlarged lymph nodes;
• joint pain;
• pallor;
• swelling of the fingers;
• rashes in the chest area;
• nodules on the hands or feet.

Often patients do not complain of heart pain or dyspnea as in other pathologies.

Diagnosis of the disease

If a cardiac pathology is suspected, MDI Clinic specialists use such methods to detect the disease:

• EKG;
• Cardiac ultrasound;
• X-rays;
• lab tests.

If necessary, the doctor prescribes other examinations, taking into account the symptomatology, medical history and general condition of the patient.

MDI Clinic’s help for endocarditis problems

Specialists of our clinic implement a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, regardless of its stage. Turn to the recognized masters of Israeli medicine to preserve your health and effectively address your heart valve problems.