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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Infective endocarditis (IE) diagnosis in elderly patients presents unique challenges due to atypical presentations.
  • Subacute IE often has an indolent course, with slow development of cardiac lesions.
  • Anemia and weight loss can be prominent symptoms, potentially masking the true diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A case of an elderly patient with degenerative mitral valve disease is presented.
  • The patient developed bacterial endocarditis caused by Streptococcus mitis.
  • Clinical presentation included significant weight loss and absence of fever, leading to diagnostic delays.

Findings:

  • The patient's endocarditis was not treated due to a delayed diagnosis.
  • Autopsy revealed mitral valve and left atrium impairment from endocarditis.
  • Lung involvement was noted, potentially linked to biomass fuel smoke inhalation.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering IE in elderly patients with non-specific symptoms like weight loss and no fever.
  • Emphasizes the need for timely diagnostic evaluation to prevent severe outcomes.
  • Suggests potential environmental factors, such as biomass smoke, may influence respiratory health in conjunction with IE.