Infective Endocarditis on Ventricular Septal Defect Complicated by Septic Pulmonary Embolism: Case Report
Bettar Mohamed Ghoulame, Charfo B Mahamdo, Mullendelle Mayanga Patrick, Nji Maleck, Haboub Meryeme, Arous Salim, Ghali Bennouna, Rachida Habbal
Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · pp. 114–118 · Published 2 Apr 2024
10.9734/ca/2024/v13i1401Abstract
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a congenital heart disease most likely to cause infective endocarditis. Pulmonary embolism constitutes one of its main complications. Treatment is mostly based on effective antibiotic therapy but can sometimes require additional surgical intervention. We report a case of infectious endocarditis in a 20-year-old patient followed for congenital heart disease in the form of a ventricular septal defect. This was complicated by septic pulmonary embolism due to a right heart vegetation, with a good clinical-biological resolutionunder medical treatment only.
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