ArticleCureus2024
Infective Endocarditis Secondary to Needle Embolization to the Heart: A Case Report.
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Tissue-retained needles in people who inject drugs: A systematic review of case reports and series on clinical presentations, complications and management.Addiction (Abingdon, England) · 2026Pooled it
- Migrating Needle in Right Ventricle Wall With Purulent Tamponade.The American journal of case reports · 2026Article
- Bacterial and fungal infections in persons who inject drugs.Clinical microbiology reviews · 2025Review
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Abstract
This case report explores the rare occurrence of a needle embolism in the heart among individuals with intravenous drug use (IVDU). The intricate symptomatology, ranging from overt chest pain to asymptomatic cases, poses diagnostic challenges and may lead to underrecognition. Healthcare professionals must navigate varied presentations, emphasizing the need for a nuanced diagnostic approach. The interplay of needle embolisms with infective endocarditis and sepsis adds complexity, requiring a comprehensive understanding. Ongoing education and training are crucial for healthcare professionals to address the evolving challenges of needle embolism management within the broader context of infective endocarditis and sepsis. Our patient is a 31-year-old female with a history of IVDU who presented with heart palpitations and shortness of breath. A CT scan revealed lung lesions and a needle in the right ventricle. The patient was admitted for methicillin-sensitive
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