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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Innovation

Context:

  • A 78-year-old male with a history of gastric cancer and untreated diabetes presented with fever and leg edema.
  • Blood cultures revealed Streptococcus anginosus, and echocardiography confirmed isolated tricuspid valve infective endocarditis.
  • Despite antibiotic treatment, severe regurgitation and a large vegetation necessitated surgical intervention.

Purpose:

  • To describe the management and surgical treatment of a complex case of infective endocarditis.
  • To illustrate the use of bioprosthetic valve replacement for extensive tricuspid valve damage.
  • To report the clinical outcome following surgical intervention for tricuspid valve endocarditis.

Summary:

  • The patient underwent tricuspid valve replacement using a bioprosthetic valve due to extensive leaflet damage from infective endocarditis.
  • Postoperative management included intravenous antibiotics, leading to successful infection control.
  • The patient was discharged on postoperative day 25 and remained free from recurrent endocarditis for 6 months.

Impact:

  • Demonstrates the efficacy of surgical valve replacement in managing severe tricuspid valve endocarditis.
  • Highlights the importance of addressing underlying conditions like diabetes in endocarditis management.
  • Provides a successful case example for complex cardiovascular infections requiring surgical intervention.