Aneurysmal Rupture of the Anterior Leaflet of the Mitral Valve Secondary to Bicuspid Aortic Valve Endocarditis.
- Author:
In Soo CHOI
1
;
Ja Kyung KIM
;
Byung Ju CHOI
;
O Gil KIM
;
Tae Joon CHA
;
Jea Woo LEE
;
Jung Ho HEO
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. duggymdc@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Aneurysm of the mitral valve;
Endocarditis;
Transesophageal echocardiography;
Aortic valve
- MeSH:
Aneurysm*;
Aortic Valve*;
Bicuspid*;
Diagnosis;
Echocardiography, Transesophageal;
Endocarditis*;
Mitral Valve Insufficiency;
Mitral Valve*;
Rupture*;
Shock, Cardiogenic
- From:Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound
2007;15(4):136-139
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Aneurysm formation and rupture of the anterior mitral leaflet is a rare complication of infectious aortic valve endocarditis. Prompt diagnosis and early surgical treatment can prevent complications such as embolization and cardiogenic shock. It is also related to the acute and severe mitral regurgitation. We describe a case of aneurysm of the anterior mitral leaflet secondary to bicuspid aortic valve endocarditis.
