scholarly journals A Case of Left Atrial Myocardial Abscess Complicating Bicuspid Aortic Valve Infective Endocarditis

2006 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-52
Author(s):  
Hitoshi Suzuki ◽  
Keizo Tanaka ◽  
Shinji Kanemitsu ◽  
Toshiya Tokui ◽  
Yoshihiko Kinoshita
Keyword(s):  
Infective Endocarditis ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Bicuspid Aortic Valve ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Myocardial Abscess

scholarly journals A Huge Endocarditis Pseudoaneurysm in Bicuspid Aortic Valve

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Giuseppa Caccamo ◽  
Giuseppe Vitale ◽  
Emerico Ballo ◽  
Cinzia Nugara ◽  
Silvia Sarullo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infective Endocarditis ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Bicuspid Aortic Valve ◽  
Multimodality Imaging ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Myocardial Revascularization ◽  
Mechanical Prosthesis ◽  
Clinical Events ◽  
Perioperative Risks ◽  
Tomography Scan

Infective endocarditis is a disease associated with high mortality and severe complications. We report a case of a young shepherd affected by valvular endocarditis on a bicuspid aortic valve, complicated by a pseudoaneurysm with periaortic abscess. Thanks to the use of multimodality diagnostic imaging (particular echocardiogram, Magnetic Risonance Imaging, Computed tomography-scan and coronary angiography), it was possible to make a correct diagnosis, in order to plan a tailored surgical strategy and to reduce the perioperative risks. The operation consisted of myocardial revascularization, closure of the annular pseudoaneurysm and aortic valve replacement with mechanical prosthesis. The patient maintained normal inflammation indices and was discharged at home in the absence of relevant clinical events. Infective endocarditis is a deadly disease. Multimodality imaging is crucial to clarify anatomical distorsions that can occur in complicated cases.

scholarly journals Surgical Treatment for Infective Endocarditis in a Case with Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Dilated Ascending Aorta

2006 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-187
Author(s):  
Sawaka Tanabe ◽  
Kuniyoshi Tanaka ◽  
Akio Ihaya ◽  
Koichi Morioka ◽  
Takahiko Uesaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Infective Endocarditis ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Bicuspid Aortic Valve ◽  
Ascending Aorta

scholarly journals Ventricular septal defect as a consequence of chronic bicuspid aortic valve infective endocarditis

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 185-186
Author(s):  
Anto Stažić ◽  
Grgur Dulić ◽  
Sandra Makarović ◽  
Ivica Bošnjak ◽  
Nora Pušeljić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infective Endocarditis ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Ventricular Septal Defect ◽  
Bicuspid Aortic Valve ◽  
Septal Defect

scholarly journals Aortic Valve Replacement and Penicillin Desensitization in a Patient with Abiotrophia defectiva Aortic Valve Endocarditis

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
S. Kumar ◽  
S. Mahmood ◽  
A. Madras ◽  
A. Iyer
Keyword(s):  
Infective Endocarditis ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Aortic Valve Replacement ◽  
Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
Valve Replacement ◽  
Bicuspid Aortic Valve ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Valvular Regurgitation ◽  
Abiotrophia Defectiva ◽  
Echocardiographic Evidence

Abiotrophia defectiva is an uncommon and insidious yet destructive cause of infective endocarditis preferentially treated with penicillin/gentamicin and often requiring surgical treatment. A 60-year-old man with penicillin anaphylaxis history presented with fevers and a nonspecific constellation of symptoms. He was ultimately diagnosed with bicuspid aortic valve infective endocarditis based on blood cultures growing A.defectiva and echocardiographic evidence of bicuspid aortic valve, severe valvular regurgitation, and 5 × 7   mm vegetation. Aortic valve replacement and culture yielded penicillin-sensitive A.defectiva. After successful penicillin desensitization, antibiotic therapy was switched from vancomycin/gentamicin to benzylpenicillin. This is the first published case of penicillin desensitization in a patient with A.defectiva-associated infection. Penicillin desensitization, optimal antibiotic therapy, prompt aortic valve replacement, and close collaboration between cardiology and various other specialties were essential in achieving a positive outcome.

scholarly journals Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Treatment of Infective Endocarditis With Bicuspid Aortic Valve

2017 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 220-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinmiao Chen ◽  
Shuyang Lu ◽  
Kui Hu ◽  
Zhaohua Yang ◽  
Sun Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Infective Endocarditis ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Bicuspid Aortic Valve ◽  
Clinical Characteristics
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