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Document Details : Title: Endocarditis and giant mitral valve aneurysms Author(s): K. Dote , Y. Miyasaka , T. Iwasaka Journal: Acta Cardiologica Volume: 64 Issue: 6 Date: 2009 Pages: 815-816 DOI: 10.2143/AC.64.6.2044750 Abstract : In a 65-year-old man with infective endocarditis, multiple mitral valve aneurysms were detected by echocardiography. Surgical treatment was successful. Aneurysms of the valve are a relatively rare complication of infective endocarditis. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can prevent complications such as embolisation and rupture of the aneurysms. For a patient with a history of unknown fever, this point should be kept in mind. |
