Delayed patch repair of a ruptured mitral subvalvular pseudoaneurysm caused by infective endocarditis: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ruptured subvalvular pseudoaneurysm is a rare but significantly fatal complication of infective endocarditis. We report a successful surgical case of ruptured subvalvular pseudoaneurysm with infective endocarditis.

Case summary

A 46-year-old man presenting with high fever was admitted to a local hospital. Physical examination revealed small erythema and petechiae on his lower limbs. Transthoracic echocardiogram did not show any visible vegetation and valvular disease; however, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed multiple acute cerebral infractions, and methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus was detected in the blood culture. Infective endocarditis was suspected, and an antibacterial medication was initiated. Twelve days later, he suffered from a

SUBMITTER: Hohri Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7501941 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature