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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Echocardiography
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is a rare congenital anomaly.
  • QAVs are associated with an increased risk of infective endocarditis and complications.
  • Prompt identification of QAVs is crucial for timely management.

Observation:

  • A case of infective endocarditis in a patient with a QAV is presented.
  • Echocardiography was used to identify the QAV and diagnose infective endocarditis.
  • The patient was managed conservatively with medical therapy.

Findings:

  • The patient experienced no complications during an 8-year follow-up period.
  • Medical management alone was effective in treating infective endocarditis in this QAV case.
  • This case challenges the notion that QAVs with endocarditis invariably require surgical intervention.

Implications:

  • Early echocardiographic identification of QAVs is vital for risk stratification and management planning.
  • Conservative medical management may be a viable option for select QAV endocarditis cases.
  • Further research is warranted to establish optimal treatment guidelines for QAV-associated infective endocarditis.