Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 7-30-2018
Document Type
Project
Course Number
N3350
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
Dr. Chovan, Dr. Butz
Keywords
infective, endocarditis, pathophysiology, intravenous, drug use
Subject Categories
Cardiovascular Diseases | Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Intravenous drug use (IVDU) is an activity that has the potential of devastating outcomes and affects individuals all over the world. One potential outcome a patient using IV drugs may experience is infective endocarditis (IE). This poster details the significance of IE, its underlying pathophysiology, significance of pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and nursing implications.
Recommended Citation
Cline, Kaleigh, "Pathophysiology of Infective Endocarditis (IE) Associated with Intravenous Drug Use" (2018). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 286.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/286