Hernández-Caballero A, Sotorrío-Simó V

Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 223-226
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ABSTRACT

We present a case of prosthetic valve endocarditis secondary to an infrequent organism (Corynebacterium sp.) after percutaneous aortic valve implantation. The lower sensitivity of transesophageal echocardiogram to detect signs of endocarditis in these patients may delay diagnosis. Implementing other ancillary imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography may be helpful. The increase in percutaneous prosthetic implants in recent years is associated with an upsurge in complications such as endocarditis.

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