Infective Endocarditis With Perivalvular Pseudoaneurysm

Staphylococcus Aureus Pancarditis Complicated by a Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm

“…Staphylococcus aureus has become the most common cause of acute bacterial endocarditis of native valves and is associated with high mortality rates. 1 Whereas pseudoaneurysm formation with underlying infective pericarditis and endocarditis has been reported in the literature, 2,3 a pancarditis originating from Staphylococcus aureus septicemia is extremely rare. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the successful treatment of such a condition.…”

Large Pseudoaneurysm of the Mitral Annulus as an Infective Endocarditis Complication: A 3D Echocardiography Role in Diagnosis and Surgical Procedure

“…It has been described as a potential late complication after mitral valve surgery for endocarditis, making prolonged echocardiography surveillance fundamental. Ventriculography, thoracic computed tomography scan, and cardiac magnetic resonance have also shown to have an important role in diagnosing and characterizing these complications. The role of the 3DTEE has not yet been fully established.…”