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A rare case of concurrent mitral and aortic valve aneurysms in the setting of infective endocarditis.

Authors :
Alhuarrat, Majd Al Deen
Pargaonkar, Sumant
Kharawala, Amrin
Thachil, Rosy
Tiwari, Nidhish
Source :
Clinical Case Reports; Jun2023, Vol. 11 Issue 6, p1-5, 5p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Mitral valve aneurysm is a rare imaging finding most caused by infective endocarditis. The concurrent presence of an aortic valve aneurysm is unique and foretells a severe presentation that would require valve replacement during the same admission. A 42‐year‐old male patient presented with intermittent fever, night sweats, and weight loss for 2 months. TEE showed a rare finding of concurrent mitral and aortic valve aneurysms, and blood cultures grew streptococcus mutans. His infective endocarditis was successfully treated with antibiotics and placement of mechanical mitral and aortic valves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
11
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
164633223
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.7571