Eustachian valve endocarditis: a rare localization of right side endocarditis. A case report and review of the literature

Eustachian valve endocarditis: a rare localization of right side endocarditis. A case report and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Right-sided endocarditis occurs predominantly in intravenous drug users, in patients with pacemaker or central venous lines and in patients with congenital heart disease. The vast majority of cases involve the tricuspid valve. Eustac...

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Main Authors: Terranova Antonio, Pino Paolo, Pellicelli Adriano M, D'Ambrosio Cecilia, Soccorsi Fabrizio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-09-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Subjects:
Eustachian valve endocarditis
transthoracic echocardiography
intravenous drug abuse
staphylococcus aureus
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/3/1/30

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