A 27-year-old female asked:
i have a few splinter hemmorhages under my fingernails. my heart skips beats at least 5 times a day, it really "thumps" hard. endocarditis?
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Dr. Oscar Novick answered
57 years experience Pediatrics
Endocarditis: It is possible so see a cardiologist asap.
Answered on Mar 21, 2014
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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
51 years experience Neurology
Not necessarily: But would agree that prudence suggests a visit to cardiology just to be safe. However, can be many other reasons for splinter hemorrhages even though this may be associated with bacterial endocarditis. If you have a fever, do not hesitate to get evaluated.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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