A case series of medically managed infective endocarditis after transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Scand J Infect Dis. 2013 Jun;45(6):489-93. doi: 10.3109/00365548.2012.754105. Epub 2013 Jan 4.

Abstract

We report a series of 4 cases of transcatheter aortic valve replacement infective endocarditis from our institution. Atypical diagnostic features were noted echocardiographically. Infection with enterococcal species was prevalent and a coexisting mitral valve vegetation was found in 2 patients. All 4 patients had excellent responses to intravenous antibiotics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aortic Valve / microbiology*
  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Cardiac Catheterization / adverse effects
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / etiology*
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / microbiology*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / microbiology