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An Image Guided Transapical Mitral Valve Leaflet Puncture Model of Controlled Volume Overload from Mitral Regurgitation in the Rat
Published on: May 19, 2020
Perforated aneurysm on the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve
Abstract:
We present a case of a 71-year-old homeless diabetic man who was hospitalized due to bilateral cellulitis of the lower limbs. Because of severe calcific aortic stenosis, he had undergone valve replacement by a bioprosthesis 3 years earlier. Except from the two preadmission days, he reported no fever, malaise, or weight loss at any time after surgery. On examination, no specific signs or symptoms suggesting infective endocarditis were noted. After six blood cultures were taken, the patient was put on cloxacillin, clindamycin and gentamicin. All the six blood cultures were finally proven to be negative.
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