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  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Recurrent infective endocarditis poses significant clinical challenges.
  • Intravenous drug abuse is a known risk factor for right-sided heart valve infections.

Observation:

  • A 25-year-old female with a history of intravenous drug abuse presented with recurrent endocarditis.
  • Echocardiography revealed vegetation on the eustachian valve, not the tricuspid valve.
  • Blood cultures identified methicillin-sensitive *Staphylococcus aureus*.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent tricuspid valve replacement due to severe regurgitation.
  • One month post-surgery, she developed bilateral septic pulmonary emboli.
  • This case represents a rare instance of Eustachian valve endocarditis.

Implications:

  • Awareness of rare endocarditis presentations, such as Eustachian valve involvement, is essential.
  • Early recognition and appropriate treatment can mitigate severe complications.
  • Understanding risk factors aids in timely diagnosis and management strategies.