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  • Title: Aneurysm of the mitral valve: a rare complication of aortic valve endocarditis.
    Author: Halkos ME, Symbas JD, Felner JM, Symbas PN.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 2004 Oct; 78(4):e65-6. PubMed ID: 15464455.
    Abstract:
    A 45-year-old man presented to our hospital with severe dyspnea 4 months after antibiotic treatment for aortic valve endocarditis. Transesophageal echocardiography revealed severe aortic regurgitation and an aneurysm of the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve. In addition to aortic valve replacement, we excised the aneurysm and repaired the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve. Clinical suspicion, appropriate preoperative imaging, and timely surgical intervention are essential to recognize and treat this rare complication of bacterial endocarditis.
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