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ArticleJournal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives2024

Echocardiographic Features of an Evolving Periaortic Valvular Abscess in a Patient with Staphylococcus Epidermidis Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis.

Sherif Elkattawy, Jesus Romero, Ana L Romero, Erkanda Bilali, David Turku, Fareeha Abid, Razan Shamoon, Fayez Shamoon

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Sherif ElkattawyCardiology Department, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Jesus RomeroInternal Medicine Department, RWJBarnabas Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ, USA.
Ana L RomeroInternal Medicine Department, RWJBarnabas Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ, USA.
Erkanda BilaliSt. George's School of Medicine, Grenada.
David TurkuSt. George's School of Medicine, Grenada.
Fareeha AbidInternal Medicine Department, RWJBarnabas Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ, USA.
Razan ShamoonCardiology Department, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.
Fayez ShamoonCardiology Department, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ, USA.

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Abstract

Prosthetic valve endocarditis is a serious complication following valve replacement surgery, with the development of aortic root abscess being a catastrophic manifestation. We present a case of a 71-year-old female with a bioprosthetic aortic valve who presented with shortness of breath. Echocardiographic findings revealed vegetation on the prosthetic aortic valve with a periaortic, annular abscess. Given the patient's comorbidities and high surgical risk, conservative management with antibiotics was chosen. The patient responded well to antibiotic therapy and was discharged with long-term antibiotic treatment. Prosthetic valve endocarditis, particularly with periaortic abscess formation, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for improving outcomes.

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Aortic root abscessBioprosthetic aortic valveProsthetic valve endocarditis

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PMID39036573
PMCPMC11259467

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