Infective or Non-Infective Endocarditis: A Brief Literature Review Based on a Case Report

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Hematology

Background:

• The patient had a history of multiple myeloma undergoing treatment.
• Presented to the intensive care unit with fever and respiratory failure.
• Required intubation due to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to influenza.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a unique case of cardiac valve lesions in a patient with multiple myeloma and influenza-induced ARDS.
• To review the current literature on cardiac complications in similar clinical scenarios.

Main Methods:

• Case report presentation with a step-by-step approach.
• Clinical questions integrated into the case narrative.
• Comprehensive literature review on cardiac valve lesions in immunocompromised patients with ARDS.

Main Results:

• Cardiac ultrasonography revealed multiple lesions on the aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valves.
• The patient's presentation included fever, respiratory failure, and ARDS.
• The findings suggest a potential link between the patient's condition and the observed cardiac pathology.

Conclusions:

• Influenza-induced ARDS can lead to significant cardiac valve lesions, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
• This case underscores the importance of cardiac monitoring in patients with multiple myeloma experiencing severe infections.
• Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms and clinical implications of these cardiac findings.