In:
Case Reports in Cardiology, Hindawi Limited, Vol. 2020 ( 2020-9-29), p. 1-4
Abstract:
A 38-year-old man presented with cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue. He was diagnosed with Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) as well as Enterococcus faecalis bacteremia. Imaging revealed a subaortic membrane with aortic valve endocarditis and severe aortic insufficiency. He had successful aortic valve replacement with a mechanical prosthesis and subaortic membrane resection. This case highlights some of the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges presented by COVID-19 pandemic.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2090-6412
,
2090-6404
DOI:
10.1155/2020/8844255
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hindawi Limited
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2627627-6
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