Acute mitral valve regurgitation secondary to papillary muscle rupture due to infective endocarditis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Papillary muscle rupture due to infective endocarditis is a rare event and proper management of this condition has not been described in the literature. Our case aims to shed light on treatment strategies for these patients using the current guidelines.

Case presentation

This case presents a 58-year-old male with acute heart failure secondary to papillary muscle rupture. He underwent an en bloc resection of his mitral valve with a bioprosthetic valve replacement. Specimen pathology later showed necrotic papillary muscle due to infective endocarditis. The patient was further treated with antibiotic therapy. He recovered well post-operatively and continued to do well after discharge.

Conclusion

In patients who present with papillary muscle rupture secondary t

SUBMITTER: Amirkhosravi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9270734 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature