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Treatment of Candida endocarditis and arteritis
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
|June 1, 1976
Summary
Candida endocarditis can lead to peripheral vascular complications like gangrene and mycotic aneurysms. Persistent Candida in emboli highlights the risk of recurrent sepsis from occult vascular lesions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Candida endocarditis is a serious infection affecting heart valves.
- Peripheral vascular complications are not commonly associated with fungal endocarditis.
Observation:
- A patient with Candida endocarditis presented with a gangrenous foot.
- Arteriography revealed arterial embolism and occult mycotic aneurysms.
Findings:
- Clinical cure was achieved with chemotherapy and valvular débridement.
- Viable Candida persisted in a removable embolus, indicating a potential source of recurrent infection.
- Occult peripheral vascular lesions may act as a reservoir for Candida sepsis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering peripheral vascular complications in Candida endocarditis.
- Occult vascular lesions pose a risk for persistent or recurrent Candida sepsis.
- Early detection and management of these lesions are crucial for successful treatment outcomes.