Q. What features would lead one to suspect bacterial endocarditis? Answer yes or no to the following.
Correct answers
- Stroke occurring without an obvious cause
- Associated features of fever, weight loss, aches and pains
- High ESR
- Presence of artificial heart valve
- Anaemia of chronic disease
- New heart murmur
- Recent operation or dental treatment
- Breathlessness
- Strokes in different vascular territories (e.g. bilateral or anterior and posterior)
Incorrect answers
- Associated blackouts
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