Perivalvular Abscess of Tricuspid Valve: A Rare Complication of Infective Endocarditis
Infective endocarditis is a serious complication of intravenous (IV) drug abuse, with a reported mortality of 5 to 10%. A 21-year-old man, who was an intravenous drug abuser, presented with fever and dyspnea. Transthoracic echocardiography showed a highly mobile, large vegetation on the anterior lea...
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| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2010-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Tehran University Heart Center |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/15538.pdf&manuscript_id=15538 |