Echocardiographic Features of Evolving Aortic Root Abscess

Paravalvular abscess is a serious complication of endocarditis that often requires surgical intervention. Diagnosis is achieved by recognizing echocardiographic features of paravalvular abscess seen on transesophageal echocardiography. Our case report highlights these features seen in a patient with...

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Published in:JACC. Case reports 2019-10, Vol.1 (3), p.426-427
Main Authors: Khan, Mohsin, Muthukumar, Lakshmi, Khandheria, Bijoy K.
Format: Article
Language:English
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abscess
aortic valve
echocardiography
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Summary:Paravalvular abscess is a serious complication of endocarditis that often requires surgical intervention. Diagnosis is achieved by recognizing echocardiographic features of paravalvular abscess seen on transesophageal echocardiography. Our case report highlights these features seen in a patient with aortic root abscess and aortotricuspid annulus involvement. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.) [Display omitted] Paravalvular abscess is a serious complication of endocarditis that often requires surgical intervention. Diagnosis is achieved by recognizing…
ISSN:2666-0849
2666-0849
DOI:10.1016/j.jaccas.2019.07.024