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Bilateral infective endocarditis

A Koshal, J Wynne, R Westerman

    Clinical Cardiology
    |September 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Simultaneous infective endocarditis affecting both sides of the heart is rare. This report details two cases of bilateral valve endocarditis, one involving semilunar valves and the other atrioventricular valves, both requiring surgical repair.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Cardiac Surgery

    Background:

    • Infective endocarditis (IE) typically affects one heart valve.
    • Bilateral IE, involving both right- and left-sided valves, is exceptionally uncommon.

    Observation:

    • Two patients presented with simultaneous bilateral IE requiring surgical intervention.
    • Case 1: Aortic and pulmonic valve endocarditis post-dental extraction.
    • Case 2: Mitral and tricuspid valve endocarditis secondary to extensive burns.

    Findings:

    • Bilateral semilunar valve endocarditis was managed with aortic valve replacement and pulmonic valve debridement.
    • Bilateral atrioventricular valve endocarditis was treated with mitral and tricuspid valve replacement.
    • Surgical intervention was successful in both complex cases.

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    Implications:

    • This case series highlights the possibility of simultaneous bilateral IE.
    • Understanding the clinical contexts, such as dental procedures or severe burns, is crucial for early diagnosis.
    • Surgical management, including valve replacement, can be effective for this rare presentation.