Aortocavitary fistula as a complication of infective endocarditis and subsequent complete heart block in a patient with severe anemia

J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect. 2015 Dec 11;5(6):29446. doi: 10.3402/jchimp.v5.29446. eCollection 2015.

Abstract

Infective endocarditis has different presentations depending on the involvement of valvular and perivalvular structures, and it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Aortocavitary fistula is a rare complication. We introduce the case of a 48-year-old female with native valve endocarditis, complicated by aortocavitary fistula to the right atrium, and consequently presented with syncope.

Keywords: aortocavitary fistula; complete heart block; endocarditis.

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  • Case Reports