Massive septic pulmonary embolism from infective endocarditis obstructing the right pulmonary artery: a case report.

IF 1.6 Q3 CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS

Future cardiology Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Epub Date: 2023-12-07 DOI:10.2217/fca-2023-0101

Ryaan El-Andari, Surita Sidhu, Wei Wang

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Abstract

Infective endocarditis (IE) is a relatively rare but life-threatening condition with potential complications such as valve dysfunction, abscess formation, development of penetrating lesions and embolization of septic material. In this case report, we describe the case of a 56-year-old with IE involving the tricuspid valve and resulting in near total occlusion of the right pulmonary artery due to embolization of a massive piece of septic material. While embolization of septic material is well documented, associated occlusion of the right pulmonary artery is rare.

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感染性心内膜炎引起的脓毒性肺栓塞阻塞右肺动脉1例。

感染性心内膜炎(IE)是一种相对罕见但危及生命的疾病，其潜在的并发症如瓣膜功能障碍、脓肿形成、穿透性病变的发展和脓毒性物质的栓塞。在这个病例报告中，我们描述了一个56岁的IE病例，涉及三尖瓣，由于大量化脓性物质的栓塞导致右肺动脉几乎完全闭塞。虽然化脓性物质的栓塞有很好的记录，但相关的右肺动脉闭塞是罕见的。

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Future cardiology CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS-

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2.80

自引率

5.90%

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期刊介绍： Research advances have contributed to improved outcomes across all specialties, but the rate of advancement in cardiology has been exceptional. Concurrently, the population of patients with cardiac conditions continues to grow and greater public awareness has increased patients" expectations of new drugs and devices. Future Cardiology (ISSN 1479-6678) reflects this new era of cardiology and highlights the new molecular approach to advancing cardiovascular therapy. Coverage will also reflect the major technological advances in bioengineering in cardiology in terms of advanced and robust devices, miniaturization, imaging, system modeling and information management issues.