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50+ years later, prosthetic valve endocarditis still confounds

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions"

DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30544

Abstract: Ever since the introduction and surgical success of Starr–Edwards prostheses for valve replacement in the 1960s, prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) has plagued us. In the early 1970s, reports proliferated describing PVE and its complications, and… read more here.

Keywords: prosthetic valve; valve endocarditis; valve; years later ... See more keywords
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Surgical treatment and long-term outcome of aortic valve endocarditis with periannular abscess

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Netherlands Heart Journal"

DOI: 10.1007/s12471-020-01409-x

Abstract: Objectives Aortic valve endocarditis is occasionally complicated by periannular spreading of the infection and abscess formation, leading to a more aggressive course of the disease and life-threatening complications. This retrospective observational study investigated the long-term outcomes… read more here.

Keywords: long term; abscess; aortic valve; valve endocarditis ... See more keywords
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AORTIC ROOT ABSCESS: A RARE COMPLICATION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS EPIDERMIDIS PROSTHETIC VALVE ENDOCARDITIS

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Chest"

DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.301

Abstract: TOPIC: Chest Infections TYPE: Fellow Case Reports INTRODUCTION: Aortic root abscess is a lethal complication of infective endocarditis. Here, we report a case of aortic root abscess that occurred as a complication of S. epidermidis… read more here.

Keywords: abscess; valve endocarditis; root; aortic root ... See more keywords
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Enterococcal prosthetic valve endocarditis secondary to transurethral prostatic resection

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "IDCases"

DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00708

Abstract: Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is a catastrophic complication of cardiac valve replacement, associated with high mortality rates. Staphylococci (both Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative Staphylococcui) are the most common cause of PVE. Diagnosis may often be… read more here.

Keywords: prosthetic valve; valve endocarditis; enterococcal prosthetic; valve ... See more keywords
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Extended spectrum beta lactamase producing Escherichia coli tricuspid valve endocarditis

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "IDCases"

DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00729

Abstract: Escherichia coli is a rare cause of endocarditis. This article reports an 82-year-old male with a mechanical aortic valve replacement who was admitted for fever and fatigue. He was diagnosed with a tricuspid valve endocarditis… read more here.

Keywords: valve endocarditis; escherichia coli; spectrum beta; endocarditis ... See more keywords
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Advances in medicine and positive natural selection: Prosthetic valve endocarditis due to biofilm producer Micrococcus luteus

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "IDCases"

DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00743

Abstract: Over the past years there has been a considerable increase in the use of aortic bioprostheses for treating aortic valve disease. With the increasing use of implanted medical devices, the incidence of prosthetic valve endocarditis… read more here.

Keywords: medicine; prosthetic valve; valve endocarditis; endocarditis ... See more keywords
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Native mitral valve endocarditis associated with KPC producing Serratia marcescens bacteremia successfully treated with mitral valve replacement and ceftazidime-avibactam

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "IDCases"

DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01137

Abstract: Highlights • First case of native valve endocarditis due to Klebsiella Pneumomiae carbapenemase (KPC) producing Serratia marcescens.• Patient underwent mitral valve replacement and was treated with monotherapy ceftazidime-avibactam during 6 weeks.• Long term treatment with… read more here.

Keywords: ceftazidime avibactam; valve endocarditis; producing serratia; mitral valve ... See more keywords
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Escherichia coli prosthetic valve endocarditis from a non-genitourinary source

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "IDCases"

DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01329

Abstract: Highlights • E. coli is an infrequent cause of infective endocarditis due to is limited ability to adhere to heart valves.• There is a notable increase in the share of total cases of E. coli… read more here.

Keywords: prosthetic valve; valve endocarditis; coli prosthetic; endocarditis ... See more keywords
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Tricuspid valve endocarditis in non-drug abusers: A case series from India

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Indian Heart Journal"

DOI: 10.1016/j.ihj.2017.09.011

Abstract: Objective The etiology of tricuspid valve endocarditis (TVE) seems to be different in our country as intravenous (IV) drug abuse is not known to be a major health hazard. The objective of this communication is… read more here.

Keywords: valve endocarditis; group; endocarditis; drug ... See more keywords
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Trichosporon mucoides prosthetic valve endocarditis managed with antifungal suppression therapy

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recommendations! Published in 2022 at "Medical Mycology Case Reports"

DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2022.02.004

Abstract: A 63-year-old male with mechanical aortic valve replacement presents with Trichosporon mucoides endocarditis. Eosinophilia was noted, which has recently been described in invasive trichosporonosis. He was treated successfully with combination voriconazole and terbinafine therapy. He… read more here.

Keywords: prosthetic valve; trichosporon mucoides; therapy; mucoides prosthetic ... See more keywords
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“Staphylococcal tricuspid valve endocarditis in a toddler with no risk factors; a rare case report”

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recommendations! Published in 2020 at "Progress in Pediatric Cardiology"

DOI: 10.1016/j.ppedcard.2020.101294

Abstract: Abstract Infective Endocarditis in a healthy heart is a rare occurrence, especially one involving the right side. Here we report a 3 years old girl who presented to us with continuous, high fever for 1… read more here.

Keywords: valve endocarditis; endocarditis; report; staphylococcal tricuspid ... See more keywords