Aortic Root Abscess Presenting as Pyrexia of Unknown Origin and the Importance of Echocardiography
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aortic root abscess in patients with aortic endocarditis is not uncommon.
Aortic root abscess may cause persistent sepsis, worsening heart failure, conduction abnormalities, fistula formation, and an increased need for surgery.
We present a young patient with aortic root abscess presenting as pyrexia of unknown origin.
She had acute severe aortic and mitral regurgitation which produced very soft murmurs that were easily missed.
This report reiterates that a high index of suspicion is needed in suspecting valvular endocarditis as well as a comprehensive transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiographic examination to diagnose complications like aortic root abscess.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Panduranga, Prashanth. 2013. Aortic Root Abscess Presenting as Pyrexia of Unknown Origin and the Importance of Echocardiography. Case Reports in Critical Care،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Panduranga, Prashanth. Aortic Root Abscess Presenting as Pyrexia of Unknown Origin and the Importance of Echocardiography. Case Reports in Critical Care No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487057
American Medical Association (AMA)
Panduranga, Prashanth. Aortic Root Abscess Presenting as Pyrexia of Unknown Origin and the Importance of Echocardiography. Case Reports in Critical Care. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487057
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487057