Intramural Abscesses: A Sequela of Infective Endocarditis in a Patient with HIV
Journal Title: Journal of Case Reports and Studies - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Infective Endocarditis (IE) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, with in-hospital mortality having been reported as ranging from 19-26%. Commonly documented complications of IE include valvular and chordae destruction and resultant regurgitations, embolic events, peri-valvular abscesses, fistulae, and congestive heart failure. Herein, we report a rare case who presented with embolic myocardial infarction, prosthetic valve IE along with peri-aortic abscess, left ventricular aneurysm and multiple mural abscess with eventual rupture.
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Guo L
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