Acute Pulmonary Embolism Caused by Subacute Infective Endocarditis of the Tricuspid Valve.
- Author:
Jae Hyeong PARK
1
;
Su Jin YOO
;
Shin Kwang KANG
;
Jae Hwan LEE
;
Si Wan CHOI
;
Jin Ok JEONG
;
In Whan SEONG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Acute pulmonary embolism; Subacute infective endocarditis; Tricuspid valve
- MeSH: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Endocarditis; Lower Extremity; Pulmonary Artery; Pulmonary Embolism; Tricuspid Valve; Venous Thrombosis
- From:Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound 2009;17(1):19-21
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Acute pulmonary embolism is usually caused by deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities. However, vegetations of the tricuspid valve (TV) can cause embolic occlusion of the pulmonary vasculature and hence pulmonary embolism. We experienced a case of acute pulmonary embolism caused by subacute infective endocarditis of the TV. The computerized tomographic scans showed huge vegetations on the patient's TV and obstruction of the bilateral pulmonary arteries. He was successfully treated with intravenous antibiotics and TV replacement.
