ArticleCureus2026
A Case of Fulminant Infective Endocarditis in Mitral Valve Prolapse With Septic Emboli and an Annular Abscess.
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Abstract
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is associated with an increased risk of infective endocarditis (IE), particularly in patients with mitral regurgitation and leaflet thickening. Historically, a subset of patients with mitral valve prolapse were considered for antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures. Conversely, current recommendations limit prophylaxis to the highest-risk cardiac conditions, such as congenital heart defects, mechanical valves, heart transplant with valvular issues, and a history of IE. We present a case of a 59-year-old man with a history of MVP with mildly thickened posterior leaflet, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and prior tobacco use who presented to the hospital with nausea and vomiting four weeks after a tooth extraction. Initial laboratory evaluation was notable for elevated inflammatory markers, elevated transaminases, hyperbilirubinemia, and elevated troponin levels. Blood cultures grew methicillin-sensitive
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