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Mechanical Valve Replacement for Congenital Heart Disease Complicated by Native Pulmonary Valve Endocarditis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common risk factors for infective endocarditis. However, it is rare to find a CHD patient complicated by isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis. Here, we report an adult patient with congenital heart disease complicated by native pulmonary valve endocarditis who underwent a mechanical valve replacement. We also review previous literature to examine key points in the treatment of such patients.

Source: The Heart Surgery Forum

DOI: 10.1532/hsf.1753

Authors: Qing Wang, Yan Gao, Wang Xi, Hua Shen, Jing Wang, Jian Xiao, Zhinong Wang

Institutions: Second Military Medical University, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2794473539

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