Fungal endocarditis after transcatheter aortic valve implantation complicated with pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta

Fungal endocarditis after transcatheter aortic valve implantation complicated with pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta

Fungal endocarditis following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a rare and serious complication of this procedure. We describe a case of a 75-year-old patient who developed fungal endocarditis caused by Candida albicans, complicated by an aortic pseudoaneurysm.

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Published in:Journal of cardiothoracic surgery Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 623 - 5
Main Authors: Baracioli, Luciano Moreira, Eulálio Filho, Walberto Monteiro Neiva, Siciliano, Rinaldo Focaccia, Franci, André, Marinaro, Giorgio, Saretta, Roberta, Anbar, Ramez, Jatene, Fabio Biscegli
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: London BioMed Central Ltd 06-11-2024
BioMed Central
BMC
Subjects:
Anidulafungin
Case Report
Endocarditis
Health aspects
Heart valve diseases
Mortality
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Summary:Fungal endocarditis following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a rare and serious complication of this procedure. We describe a case of a 75-year-old patient who developed fungal endocarditis caused by Candida albicans, complicated by an aortic pseudoaneurysm.
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ISSN:1749-8090
1749-8090
DOI:10.1186/s13019-024-03122-x