Perivalvular Abscess of Tricuspid Valve: A Rare Complication of Infective Endocarditis

Perivalvular Abscess of Tricuspid Valve: A Rare Complication of Infective Endocarditis

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Infective endocarditis is a serious complication of intravenous (IV) drug abuse, with a reported mortality of 5 to 10%. A 21-year-old man, who was an intravenous drug abuser, presented with fever and dyspnea. Transthoracic echocardiography showed a highly mobile, large vegetation on the anterior lea...

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Main Authors: Khallil Zarrabie, Yadallah Mahmoody, Ali Reza Moaref
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2010-05-01
Series:Journal of Tehran University Heart Center
Subjects:
Endocarditis
Tricuspid Valve
Abscess
Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/15538.pdf&manuscript_id=15538

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