Bacterial endocarditis in a patient with idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis

A rare case of subacute bacterial endocarditis, due to a streptococcus viridans organism, is reported in a patient with idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS). Subacute bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis is recommended for patients with IHSS.

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Published in:Circulation (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 1966-10, Vol.34 (4), p.595-596
Main Authors: Linhart, J W, Taylor, W J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic - complications
Endocarditis, Subacute Bacterial - complications
Humans
Male
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Summary:A rare case of subacute bacterial endocarditis, due to a streptococcus viridans organism, is reported in a patient with idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS). Subacute bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis is recommended for patients with IHSS.
ISSN:0009-7322
1524-4539
DOI:10.1161/01.CIR.34.4.595