Mechanical Valve Replacement for Congenital Heart Disease Complicated by Native Pulmonary Valve Endocarditis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Authors

  • Qing Wang Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
  • Yan Gao Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
  • Wang Xi Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
  • Hua Shen Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
  • Jing Wang Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
  • Jian Xiao Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
  • Zhinong Wang Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1532/hsf.1753

Abstract

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common risk factors for infective endocarditis. However, it is rare to find a CHD patient complicated by isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis. Here, we report an adult patient with congenital heart disease complicated by native pulmonary valve endocarditis who underwent a mechanical valve replacement. We also review previous literature to examine key points in the treatment of such patients.

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Published

2018-03-07

How to Cite

Wang, Q., Gao, Y., Xi, W., Shen, H., Wang, J., Xiao, J., & Wang, Z. (2018). Mechanical Valve Replacement for Congenital Heart Disease Complicated by Native Pulmonary Valve Endocarditis: A Case Report and Literature Review. The Heart Surgery Forum, 21(2), E096-E098. https://doi.org/10.1532/hsf.1753

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