Fungal native pulmonary valve endocarditis: facing both medical and surgical challenges [CASE REPORT]
We report herein a rare case of isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis caused by Candida albicans. The patient did not display prior heart disease. Medical management was unsuccessful. Pulmonary valve replacement allowed rapid improvement.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bouabdallaoui, N., Demondion, P., Lebreton, G., Leprince, P. Tags: Basic research vascular CASE REPORT Source Type: research
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