Abstract
In this report, we present a case of a 68-year-old male who developed extensive, devastating prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) several months following aortic valve replacement with a tissue valve St. Jude Epic Supra. He was successfully treated with a complex surgical procedure. In the discussion, we focus on the issues of prosthetic aortic valve endocarditis and various modes of treatment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 9-12 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Neuroendocrinology Letters |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 2 |
State | Published - 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Homograft
- Infective endocarditis
- Prosthetic endocarditis
- Prosthetic valve
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrine and Autonomic Systems
- Clinical Neurology
- Neurology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Physiology (medical)
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Medicine (miscellaneous)