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A rare case of prosthetic aortic valve endocarditis complicated with multiple fistula to peri aortic structure.

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Multiple aorto-cardiac cavity communications is very rare but important complication of prosthetic aortic valve endocarditis. The case below illustrates multiple aorto-cardiac cavity fistula formation following prostethic aortic valve endocarditis presented with slowly progressive symptoms of heart failure. A brief review of surgical reconstruction and the existing literature are presented, including emphasis on pre and intra operative echocardiographic diagnosis and treatment.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Feridoun Sabzi, Reza Faraji

Institutions: Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services

Language: English

Topic: Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W219309600

FWCI: 0.441

Cites: 10

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10