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A rare perimitral bioprosthetic abscess occurred post-surgery, leading to probable systemic embolization. Aggressive surgical management is crucial for prosthetic valve endocarditis due to high mortality risks.

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Cardiology
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Infectious Diseases

Background:

Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is a severe complication following valve replacement surgery.
Perimitral abscesses are uncommon PVE locations, especially with porcine bioprostheses.
Porcine bioprostheses are generally considered to have a low risk of embolic complications.