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ReviewBMC cardiovascular disorders2024

From flank pain to splenic abscess: a complex case of infective endocarditis with literature review.

Sakhr Alshwayyat, Hamdah Hanifa, Alhareth M Amro, Mustafa Alshwayyat, Ramez M Odat, Leena M Mahmoud, Ali Altajjar

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Review in BMC cardiovascular disorders, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Sakhr AlshwayyatJordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Hamdah HanifaFaculty of Medicine, University of Kalamoon, Al-Nabk, Syria. hamdahhanifa@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-2970-7379
Alhareth M AmroFaculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Mustafa AlshwayyatJordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Ramez M OdatJordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Leena M MahmoudFaculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Alkarak, Jordan.
Ali AltajjarDepartment of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kalamoon, Al-Nabk, Syria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundInfective endocarditis (IE) is a severe condition characterized by inflammation of the heart endocardium and valves, commonly caused by Gram-positive bacteria. Complications such as embolic phenomena and organ abscesses can arise, necessitating timely diagnosis and intervention. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 20-year-old female with a history of cerebral and splenic infarctions due to IE. The patient presented with left-sided flank pain, urinary burning, and fever. Examination revealed mitral and aortic valve involvement, splenomegaly, and neurological deficits. Despite initial antibiotic therapy, the patient developed a splenic abscess and drug-induced neutropenia. She required aortic valve replacement and was successfully managed with a multidisciplinary approach.

conclusionMultidisciplinary management, including timely surgical intervention and advanced imaging, is essential for favorable outcomes in IE patients. This case underscores the importance of early detection and tailored treatment strategies in managing severe complications associated with IE.

Indexed as

Anti-Bacterial AgentsEndocarditis, BacterialFlank PainHeart Valve Prosthesis ImplantationSplenic DiseasesAbscessAortic ValveFemaleHumansTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsCase reportEmboliInfarctionInfectious endocarditisIntensive careSplenic abscess

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PMID39333865
PMCPMC11430165

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