Here is a quick mnemonic/memory aid “CARDIAC LURES“ to remember about the Risk Factors For Dehydration
C – Cardiac Surgery (Prior)
A – Artificial Heart Valves
R – Rheumatic Fever History
D – Dental Procedures (Recent)
I – Intravenous Drug Use
A – Age (Older individuals)
C – Congenital Heart Defects
L – Left-sided Endocarditis
U – Underlying Valve Disease
R – Recurrent Infections
E – Endocarditis (Previous history)
S – Staphylococcus aureus (bacteremia risk)
