An infective endocarditis complicated by multiple septic emboli: case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Owing to challenges associated with heart failure and cardiac embolism, infectious endocarditis emerges as a critical pathology characterized by elevated mortality and morbidity rates. Our case stands out as a rare instance of endocarditis involving multisystem embolization, with a successful outcome.

Case presentation

We present the case of an 81-year-old man whose admission was further complicated by various septic emboli affecting the brain (manifesting as a brain abscess and ischemic stroke), spleen (resulting in splenic infarction), and spinal cord. The patient received a diagnosis of infective endocarditis affecting the native mitral valve. Following prompt medical and surgical intervention, the overall progression was favorable despite encountering several

SUBMITTER: Amri M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10858854 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature