Massive septic pulmonary embolism from infective endocarditis obstructing the right pulmonary artery: a case report
Infective endocarditis (IE) is a relatively rare but life-threatening condition with potential complications such as valve dysfunction, abscess formation, development of penetrating lesions and embolization of septic material. In this case report, we describe the case of a 56-year-old with IE involv...
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Published in | Future cardiology Vol. 19; no. 14; p. 679 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
England
01.11.2023
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Summary: | Infective endocarditis (IE) is a relatively rare but life-threatening condition with potential complications such as valve dysfunction, abscess formation, development of penetrating lesions and embolization of septic material. In this case report, we describe the case of a 56-year-old with IE involving the tricuspid valve and resulting in near total occlusion of the right pulmonary artery due to embolization of a massive piece of septic material. While embolization of septic material is well documented, associated occlusion of the right pulmonary artery is rare. |
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ISSN: | 1744-8298 |
DOI: | 10.2217/fca-2023-0101 |