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ABSTRACT: Introduction
Perivalvular abscess in native valve infective endocarditis (IE) is associated with significantly increased mortality.Case description
Herein, we report a 29 year old Indian male who presented with culture negative IE with perivalvular abscess and severe mitral regurgitation requiring mitral valve replacement.Discussion
Initial approach is very difficult in terms of when IE presents as culture negative. This case highlights the important role of echocardiography in the management of culture negative IE.
SUBMITTER: Dashti R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6426010 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Dashti Raja R Al Jarallah Mohammed M Rajan Rajesh R Al Mulla Khalid K Khalil Mahmud M Sayed Wael W
European heart journal. Case reports 20180209 1
<h4>Introduction</h4>Perivalvular abscess in native valve infective endocarditis (IE) is associated with significantly increased mortality.<h4>Case description</h4>Herein, we report a 29 year old Indian male who presented with culture negative IE with perivalvular abscess and severe mitral regurgitation requiring mitral valve replacement.<h4>Discussion</h4>Initial approach is very difficult in terms of when IE presents as culture negative. This case highlights the important role of echocardiogra ...[more]