LA and LV global longitudinal strain is significantly decreased in patients with DM1, which may be an early marker of subclinical dysfunction in these patients.
A 23-year-old man presented with cough and progressive shortness of breath. Echocardiogram showed a biscupid aortic valve with a large vegetation causing severe regurgitation. Blood cultures were positive for Neisseria gonorrhoeae sensitive to cefotaxime and penicillin. Despite direct antibiotherapy, the patient required cardiac surgery with aortic valve replacement.
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