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Infective Endocarditis Complicated by Septic Embolization in a Patient With Barlow's Disease: A Case Report and

Aoumar G Chamma1, Wendy E Saliba1, Maroun Soueidy2,3

  • 1Cardiology, University of Balamand, Beirut, LBN.

Cureus
|August 11, 2025
PubMed

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Infective endocarditis (IE) in a young man caused by Staphylococcus aureus led to stroke and valve issues. Early surgery and a team approach are vital for managing this severe heart infection.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Infective endocarditis (IE) is a serious cardiac infection with high morbidity and mortality.
  • The Duke's criteria are standard for diagnosing IE, guiding prompt management.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Observation:

  • A case of mitral valve IE caused by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) is presented.
  • The patient, a 35-year-old male, had an unrevealed Barlow's disease.
  • Complications included ischemic stroke and recurrent mitral valve dysfunction.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates a complex IE presentation in a young, previously healthy individual.
  • MSSA infection of the mitral valve led to severe cardiac and neurological complications.
  • Underlying Barlow's disease potentially contributed to the IE severity and recurrence.

Implications:

  • Timely surgical intervention is critical for managing complicated IE cases.
  • A multidisciplinary care approach involving cardiology, infectious diseases, and cardiothoracic surgery is essential.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering underlying cardiac anomalies in IE management.
Keywords:
barlow’s diseasecerebral septic embolimitral valve prolapsetransthoracic echocardiogramvalvular endocarditis

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