• What is endocarditis?
• What are the types of endocarditis?
• Why are rheumatic heart and valve replacement patients more susceptible to IE?
• What is the pathophysiology of RHD?
• What are the gross findings in endocarditis?
• What are the microscopic findings in endocarditis?
• What investigation is used to identify vegetations?
• What should be looked for in 2D echo?
• What are the common organisms that cause endocarditis?
• What are the causes and risk factors of endocarditis?
• What are the complications of endocarditis?
• What are the signs in hand?
• What is the treatment for endocarditis?
• Why are restrictions in place for endocarditis treatment?
• What happens if there is no response to medical treatment for endocarditis?
• What is matched before heart transplantation?
• What happens if there is no match before heart transplantation?
• How can graft rejection be prevented?
• What are the side effects of long-term steroid use?
• Why are patients put on warfarin after valve replacement?