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 inFuture cardiology Vol. 19; no. 14; p. 679
Main Authors El-Andari, Ryaan, Sidhu, Surita, Wang, Wei
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.11.2023
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pulmonary embolectomy
septic pulmonary embolism
infective endocarditis
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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.
ISSN:1744-8298
DOI:10.2217/fca-2023-0101