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(T82.6) Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis
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724 556 in individuals diagnosis infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis confirmed
Diagnosis infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis is diagnosed Men are 27.65% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis - Men aged 65-69 and Women aged 75-79
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis
Absence or low individual and public risk
Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis - what does this mean
Cardiac valve prosthesis infection and inflammatory reaction occurs when bacteria or other microorganisms enter the body and attach to the prosthetic valve, leading to an inflammatory response from the body's immune system. this can lead to infection of the surrounding tissue, leading to fever, fatigue, and other symptoms.
What happens during the disease - infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis
The infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis is caused by the presence of a foreign body in the heart, which triggers an immune response. this response leads to inflammation in the area around the valve prosthesis, and can also lead to bacterial or fungal infection. the infection and inflammation can cause the valve prosthesis to become damaged, leading to further complications such as leakage, thrombosis, and endocarditis.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam to assess the patient's signs and symptoms
- Blood tests to check for signs of infection
- Echocardiogram to identify any structural abnormalities in the valve
- CT scan to assess the extent of the inflammation
- Cardiac MRI to assess the condition of the valve
- Cultures to identify the type of infection
- X-rays to identify any structural abnormalities in the valve
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce the infection and inflammatory reaction caused by the cardiac valve prosthesis.
- Administer antibiotics to reduce the infection.
- Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation.
- Monitor patient's vital signs and adjust medications as needed.
- Manage pain with analgesics.
- Perform imaging studies to assess the extent of infection and inflammation.
- Perform surgery to replace the prosthesis if necessary.
- Provide lifestyle advice such as diet and exercise.
- Provide emotional support to the patient.
15 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis - Prevention
The best way to prevent infection and inflammatory reaction due to cardiac valve prosthesis is to ensure proper surgical technique, use of antibiotics, and follow-up care. additionally, patients should be aware of the signs and symptoms of infection and seek medical attention as soon as possible if any occur.