Ruptured Anterior Mitral Leaflet Aneurysm in Aortic Valve Infective Endocarditis—Evaluation by Three‐Dimensional Echocardiography. Issue 3 (26th November 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kharwar, Rajiv Bharat; Mohanty, Abhisekh; Sharma, Akhil; Narain, Varun Shankar; Sethi, Rishi
• Is Part Of: Echocardiography. Volume 31:Issue 3(2014)
• Page Start: E72
• Page End: E76
• Publication Date: 2013-11-26
• Subjects: Echocardiography -- Periodicals; Echocardiography -- Periodicals; 616.1207543
• DOI: 10.1111/echo.12449
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0742-2822

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="echo12449-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Ruptured aneurysm of the anterior mitral leaflet is a rare but a devastating complication secondary to aortic valve infective endocarditis. We report a case of 30‐year‐old male with native aortic valve endocarditis who was referred to us for evaluation of worsening of heart failure after an initial period of responsiveness to antibiotics. Detailed evaluation with two‐dimensional and three‐dimensional transthoracic echocardiography revealed ruptured anterior mitral leaflet aneurysm with severe eccentric mitral regurgitation along with a large vegetation on the aortic valve. The patient underwent successful surgical closure of the defect along with aortic valve replacement.</p> </abstract>