What is it about?
We describe a case of infective endocarditis complicated by p-MAIVF without valvular involvement.
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Why is it important?
A pseudoaneurysm of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa (p-MAIVF) can be a catastrophic sequela of untreated active infective endocarditis. This case highlights the importance of this rare clinical entity and of transesophageal echocardiography in reaching a diagnosis.
Perspectives
We can consider the possibility of p-MAIVF as a possible cause of infective endocarditis. We can also understand the complications and imaging findings associated with p-MAIVF.
Dr. Hiroyuki Yamamoto
Tokyo Ika Daigaku
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This page is a summary of: Infective Endocarditis Complicated by Pseudoaneurysm of the Mitral-Aortic Intervalvular Fibrosa Without Valvular Involvement, JACC Case Reports, July 2020, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.05.071.
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