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Rea Isaac1, Dhara Rana2, Aobo Li2
1School of Medicine, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, USA.
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Isolated perforation of the aortic valve's noncoronary cusp (NCC) is an exceptionally rare but serious complication following bacterial endocarditis. Here we present a unique case of a 62-year-old male who developed an isolated NCC perforation after recovering from Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) endocarditis. Despite successful antibiotic therapy, the patient experienced progressive cardiac symptoms, ultimately leading to the discovery of severe aortic insufficiency due to NCC perforation. This case underscores the importance of vigilant follow-up and the potential for late-onset complications in patients with a history of endocarditis.
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