Crisis in the Chest: Acute Chest Syndrome as a Sequela of Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis

Abstract

The management of acute chest syndrome (ACS) in sickle cell disease occurring concurrently with pulmonary embolism resulting from tricuspid valve endocarditis poses an atypical challenge. We present a case in which this complex interaction occurs and the prompt interventions that were utilized to give the best possible outcome.