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Endocarditis

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart ( ENDOCARDIUM), the continuous membrane lining the four chambers and HEART VALVES. It is often caused by microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and rickettsiae. Left untreated, endocarditis can damage heart valves and become life-threatening.,Created For = LHSA-Dott

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

PR1.224, 1949

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Identifier: LHB41 CC/1/PR1.224
Scope and Contents

Case summary and correspondence relating to male patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 13 at first examination in 1949. Conditions mentioned include: acute rheumatic endocarditis, pleural effusion, pain right leg. Nonsurgical treatment given, including chemotherapy. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1949

PR2.4447, 1946

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.4447
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 8 at first examination in 1946. Conditions mentioned include: left middle cerebral embolus; bacterial endocarditis; mitral systolic murmur; right hemiplegia; and incontinence. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1946

PR2.5897, 1947-1948

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.5897
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary and correspondence relating to female from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 17 at first examination in 1947. Conditions mentioned include: back pain; headache; fatigue; numbness; abscess; endocarditis; and septicaemia. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1947-1948

PR2.7310, 1949

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.7310
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary relating to female from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 17 at first examination in 1949. Conditions mentioned include: spinal tuberculosis; shoulder pain; arm weakness; and endocarditis. Surgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.

Dates: 1949

PR4.2414, 1932

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/22/PR4.2414
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence, chart, report and notes relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 65 at first examination in 1932. Conditions mentioned include: paroxysmal trigeminal neuralgia; ?endocarditis; cardiac enlargement; and neuritis above ear. Nonsurgical treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1932

PR2.11603a, 1952

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.11603a
Scope and Contents

Correspondence relating to male from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 21 at first examination in 1952. Conditions mentioned include: aphasia; right hemiparesis; cerebral embolism; and endocarditis. No treatment given. Patient discharged.

Dates: 1952

PR2.18840, 1957-1958

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Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.18840
Scope and Contents

Typed case summary, correspondence, notes, reports, autopsy reports and charts relating to female from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians) aged 26 at first examination in 1957. Conditions mentioned include: endocarditis; glomerulonephritis; and cerebral aneurysm. Surgical treatment and nonsurgical treatment given. Patient died in hospital.

Dates: 1957-1958