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(A52.0+) Cardiovascular syphilis
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74 090 in individuals diagnosis cardiovascular syphilis confirmed
3 118 deaths with diagnosis cardiovascular syphilis
4% mortality rate associated with the disease cardiovascular syphilis
Diagnosis cardiovascular syphilis is diagnosed Men are 9.73% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis cardiovascular syphilis
1 914 (4.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis cardiovascular syphilis
1 204 (3.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease cardiovascular syphilis - Men aged 40-44 and Women aged 30-34
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 20-74, 80-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-19, 75-79, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-14, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-89
Disease Features cardiovascular syphilis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Cardiovascular syphilis - what does this mean
Cardiovascular syphilis is caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum, which is a spirochete that is transmitted through sexual contact or from mother to child during pregnancy. it can cause inflammation of the heart and its valves, leading to aortic aneurysm, aortic regurgitation, and endocarditis.
What happens during the disease - cardiovascular syphilis
Cardiovascular syphilis is caused by an infection with the bacterium treponema pallidum, which is transmitted through sexual contact or from mother to child during pregnancy. the bacterium enters the bloodstream and travels to the heart, where it can cause inflammation of the heart valves, called endocarditis. this can lead to narrowing of the valves, which can cause heart failure and other serious complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Examination
- Blood Tests
- X-ray
- Echocardiogram
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: Treating Cardiovascular Syphilis
- Prescribing antibiotics to reduce the risk of heart damage.
- Regular monitoring of the patient's heart function.
- Regular monitoring of the patient's blood pressure.
- Encouraging the patient to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and a balanced diet.
- Educating the patient about the importance of taking prescribed medications as directed.
- Referring the patient to a specialist for further assessment and treatment.
- Providing emotional support to the patient.
22 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Cardiovascular syphilis - Prevention
Cardiovascular syphilis can be prevented by avoiding contact with an infected person, using condoms during sexual intercourse, and getting tested and treated for syphilis if there is any suspicion of infection. additionally, regular check-ups and screenings for syphilis should be done to ensure early detection and prompt treatment.