Infective Endocarditis on Ventricular Septal Defect Complicated by Septic Pulmonary Embolism: Case Report

Ghoulame, Bettar Mohamed and Mahamdo, Charfo B and Patrick, Mullendelle Mayanga and Maleck, Nji and Meryeme, Haboub and Salim, Arous and Bennouna, Ghali and Habbal, Rachida (2024) Infective Endocarditis on Ventricular Septal Defect Complicated by Septic Pulmonary Embolism: Case Report. Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal, 13 (1). pp. 114-118. ISSN 2347-520X

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Abstract

Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a congenital heart disease most likely to cause infective endocarditis. Pulmonary embolism constitutes one of its main complications. Treatment is mostly based on effective antibiotic therapy but can sometimes require additional surgical intervention. We report a case of infectious endocarditis in a 20-year-old patient followed for congenital heart disease in the form of a ventricular septal defect. This was complicated by septic pulmonary embolism due to a right heart vegetation, with a good clinical-biological resolutionunder medical treatment only.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Journal Eprints > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 03 Apr 2024 06:28
Last Modified: 03 Apr 2024 06:28
URI: http://repository.journal4submission.com/id/eprint/3729

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