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Infective aortic endocarditis after percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty
1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois 60153.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|November 1, 1993
Summary
Infective aortic endocarditis is a serious complication following percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty. This case highlights the potential for fatal outcomes, emphasizing the need for preventative measures and careful surgical consideration.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty is a procedure to treat aortic stenosis.
- Infective endocarditis is an infection of the heart valves or endocardium.
Observation:
- An elderly patient developed infective aortic endocarditis post-procedure.
- Transesophageal echocardiogram revealed a perivalvular abscess.
Findings:
- The patient underwent valve replacement but died from renal failure.
- Infective aortic endocarditis is a recognized, potentially fatal complication of this procedure.
Implications:
- Highlights the critical need for bacteremia prevention during valvuloplasty.
- Underscores the importance of evaluating the role of surgery in managing complications.
- Emphasizes the risk of infective endocarditis after aortic valvuloplasty.