Repeat transoesophageal echocardiogram is recommended in endocarditis patients with paravalvular oedema despite sensitivity to antibiotics and improving parameters.
- Author:
Michael LIANG
;
Gerard DEVLIN
;
Dilesh JOGIA
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Adult;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
therapeutic use;
Aortic Valve;
diagnostic imaging;
microbiology;
pathology;
Echocardiography, Transesophageal;
methods;
Edema, Cardiac;
diagnostic imaging;
drug therapy;
pathology;
Endocarditis, Bacterial;
diagnostic imaging;
drug therapy;
Gentamicins;
therapeutic use;
Humans;
Male;
Mitral Valve;
diagnostic imaging;
pathology;
Tricuspid Valve;
diagnostic imaging;
pathology;
Vascular Fistula
- From:Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
2011;40(2):102-103
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
