학술논문
Splinter haemorrhages, Osler's nodes, Janeway lesions and Roth spots: the peripheral stigmata of endocarditis.
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Article
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Source
British Journal of Hospital Medicine (17508460); Sep2013 Supplement, pC139-C142, 4p, 5 Color Photographs, 1 Chart
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17508460
Abstract
The article offers information on the endocarditis endovascular infection which primarily affects heart valves and foreign materials which are implanted vascularly. It discusses the pathophysiology of the infection which is characterized by splinter hemorrhages and lesions. The medical conditions of osler's node, janeway lesions and roth spots which are associated with endocarditis infections are also included.