BACKGROUND We report a case of infective endocarditis(IE)in a patient with congenital heart valve lesions accompanied by IE,which was diagnosed based on blood culture analysis that revealed the presence of a gram-nega...BACKGROUND We report a case of infective endocarditis(IE)in a patient with congenital heart valve lesions accompanied by IE,which was diagnosed based on blood culture analysis that revealed the presence of a gram-negative bacterium,Streptococcus gordonii.CASE SUMMARY The patient had a history of precordial valve disease diagnosed by cardiac ultrasound,as well as a 4-mo history of fever.He was subjected to comprehensive anti-infection and anti-heart failure treatment in the internal medicine department.Further examination revealed sudden dislodgement from and perforation through the aortic valve by the superfluous organisms,as well as occurrence of bacterial emboli dislodgement,which caused bacteremia and infectious shock.He recovered and was discharged from the hospital after surgical and postoperative anti-infection treatments.CONCLUSION We review the treatment process and highlight inspirations and reflections from this case;suggest possible future changes in treatment modalities.展开更多
Isolated tricuspid valve infective endocarditis (TVIE) is a rare clinical condition. Thus, there is no common consensus for the treatment options for TVIE. Vege-tectomy and valvulectomy, valve repair, and valve replac...Isolated tricuspid valve infective endocarditis (TVIE) is a rare clinical condition. Thus, there is no common consensus for the treatment options for TVIE. Vege-tectomy and valvulectomy, valve repair, and valve replacement, which are controversial in regard to hemodynamic consequences in right-sided low-pressure system and long-term prognosis. We present 2 young intravenous drug users with TVIE and our surgical strategy.展开更多
Introduction: To report a case of isolated “endocarditic” aortic regurgitation in a 17-year old female with infective vegetations on aortic valve. Case Report: A 17-year old female was admitted with features of hear...Introduction: To report a case of isolated “endocarditic” aortic regurgitation in a 17-year old female with infective vegetations on aortic valve. Case Report: A 17-year old female was admitted with features of heart failure and a febrile illness. Blood cultures were negative and ECG revealed normal. Echocardiography revealed a “kissing-type” of vegetation on the bicuspid aortic valve with severe aortic regurgitation and a dilated left ventricle with moderate dysfunction. Conclusion: The management of aortic insufficiency occurring in infective endocarditis may differ and the presence of intractable pulmonary edema or shock is a clear indication for prompt valve replacement. The traditional diagnostic criteria are insufficient to diagnose infective endocarditis and the modified Duke criteria provide high sensitivity and specificity over 80% for the diagnosis of native valve endocarditis with positive blood cultures.展开更多
Infective endocarditis （IE） is associated with poor prognosis and higher mortality. IE-induced glomerulonephritis, especially crescentic glomerulonephritis （IE-CGN） with renal dysfunction, is an independent risk f...Infective endocarditis （IE） is associated with poor prognosis and higher mortality. IE-induced glomerulonephritis, especially crescentic glomerulonephritis （IE-CGN） with renal dysfunction, is an independent risk factor for mortality For the treatment of IE-CGN, many therapeutic strategies including antibiotics alone, antibiotics combined with corticosteroid, immunosuppressive agents, plasmapheresis, or cardiac surgery have been applied and obtained various results.C21 Here, we reported a case of CGN with progressive renal failure secondary to IE in which the renal function was dramatically improved by the treatment of surgical valve replacement and antibiotics.展开更多
目的：探讨手术治疗原发性感染性心内膜炎的近远期效果。方法对2002年1月-2013年6月连续收治的符合 Duke 诊断标准的原发性感染性心内膜炎患者16例进行回顾性研究。主要终点事件为与感染性心内膜炎相关性死亡、二次手术、感染性心内膜...目的：探讨手术治疗原发性感染性心内膜炎的近远期效果。方法对2002年1月-2013年6月连续收治的符合 Duke 诊断标准的原发性感染性心内膜炎患者16例进行回顾性研究。主要终点事件为与感染性心内膜炎相关性死亡、二次手术、感染性心内膜炎复发。结果16例患者中男12例，女4例，男女比为3∶1，年龄25．0～60．6（46．7±13．9）岁，行二尖瓣置换术9例，主动脉瓣置换术4例，二尖瓣主动脉瓣联合置换术3例，30 d 内病死率为18．8％（3/16）。随访12例，随访时间0～137（42．3±5．0）月，5年生存率为80．0％，远期死亡原因主要为心功能不全、感染性心内膜炎复发。结论感染性心内膜炎仍是高病死率疾病，心脏彩色超声可以提高其诊断率，早期手术有利于提高远期效果。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND We report a case of infective endocarditis(IE)in a patient with congenital heart valve lesions accompanied by IE,which was diagnosed based on blood culture analysis that revealed the presence of a gram-negative bacterium,Streptococcus gordonii.CASE SUMMARY The patient had a history of precordial valve disease diagnosed by cardiac ultrasound,as well as a 4-mo history of fever.He was subjected to comprehensive anti-infection and anti-heart failure treatment in the internal medicine department.Further examination revealed sudden dislodgement from and perforation through the aortic valve by the superfluous organisms,as well as occurrence of bacterial emboli dislodgement,which caused bacteremia and infectious shock.He recovered and was discharged from the hospital after surgical and postoperative anti-infection treatments.CONCLUSION We review the treatment process and highlight inspirations and reflections from this case;suggest possible future changes in treatment modalities.
文摘Isolated tricuspid valve infective endocarditis (TVIE) is a rare clinical condition. Thus, there is no common consensus for the treatment options for TVIE. Vege-tectomy and valvulectomy, valve repair, and valve replacement, which are controversial in regard to hemodynamic consequences in right-sided low-pressure system and long-term prognosis. We present 2 young intravenous drug users with TVIE and our surgical strategy.
文摘Introduction: To report a case of isolated “endocarditic” aortic regurgitation in a 17-year old female with infective vegetations on aortic valve. Case Report: A 17-year old female was admitted with features of heart failure and a febrile illness. Blood cultures were negative and ECG revealed normal. Echocardiography revealed a “kissing-type” of vegetation on the bicuspid aortic valve with severe aortic regurgitation and a dilated left ventricle with moderate dysfunction. Conclusion: The management of aortic insufficiency occurring in infective endocarditis may differ and the presence of intractable pulmonary edema or shock is a clear indication for prompt valve replacement. The traditional diagnostic criteria are insufficient to diagnose infective endocarditis and the modified Duke criteria provide high sensitivity and specificity over 80% for the diagnosis of native valve endocarditis with positive blood cultures.
文摘Infective endocarditis （IE） is associated with poor prognosis and higher mortality. IE-induced glomerulonephritis, especially crescentic glomerulonephritis （IE-CGN） with renal dysfunction, is an independent risk factor for mortality For the treatment of IE-CGN, many therapeutic strategies including antibiotics alone, antibiotics combined with corticosteroid, immunosuppressive agents, plasmapheresis, or cardiac surgery have been applied and obtained various results.C21 Here, we reported a case of CGN with progressive renal failure secondary to IE in which the renal function was dramatically improved by the treatment of surgical valve replacement and antibiotics.
文摘目的：探讨手术治疗原发性感染性心内膜炎的近远期效果。方法对2002年1月-2013年6月连续收治的符合 Duke 诊断标准的原发性感染性心内膜炎患者16例进行回顾性研究。主要终点事件为与感染性心内膜炎相关性死亡、二次手术、感染性心内膜炎复发。结果16例患者中男12例，女4例，男女比为3∶1，年龄25．0～60．6（46．7±13．9）岁，行二尖瓣置换术9例，主动脉瓣置换术4例，二尖瓣主动脉瓣联合置换术3例，30 d 内病死率为18．8％（3/16）。随访12例，随访时间0～137（42．3±5．0）月，5年生存率为80．0％，远期死亡原因主要为心功能不全、感染性心内膜炎复发。结论感染性心内膜炎仍是高病死率疾病，心脏彩色超声可以提高其诊断率，早期手术有利于提高远期效果。
