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Multivalvular Endocarditis: A Different Approach.
Jorge Balzan1, Rene Aleman1, Federico Napoli1
1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports
|January 10, 2025
Summary
Multivalvular infective endocarditis (IE) is severe and challenging to treat. This case study details a successful hemi-commando procedure and dual valve homograft replacement for a young woman with quadruple valvular IE.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Active infective endocarditis (IE) with multivalvular involvement represents the most severe form of IE.
- Clinical guidelines highlight the challenging operative approach and suboptimal postoperative outcomes associated with multivalvular IE.
- Quadruple valvular IE is a rare condition associated with high mortality and poor surgical results.