Endocarditis is a rare, potentially fatal infection of the endocardium or inner lining of the heart. It is usually caused by bacteria traveling through the bloodstream to the heart and treated by ...

Endocarditis can cause thin red or reddish-brown lines under fingertips known as splinter hemorrhages,.This means the small blood vessels (capillaries) are damaged.

Is PCT is a possible predictor of prognosis in infective endocarditis?

And per the American Academy of Dermatology Association, sometimes skin changes like rashes, “netting”, and the appearance of lumps can reveal underlying heart issues, too. The British Journal of ...

Journal reference: Vähäsarja, N., et al. (2022) Infective endocarditis among high-risk individuals - before and after the cessation of antibiotic prophylaxis in dentistry: a national cohort study.

Seborrheic dermatitis commonly affects the skin on the chest, causing a red, scaly rash to appear. Learn more here.