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This research aims to explore outcomes after acute myocardial infarction in patients with infective endocarditis and the effects of different interventions.

March 12, 2026CureusOpen Access

Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Complicating Infective Endocarditis: A Case Report and Review of Reported Outcomes After Revascularization

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This research aims to explore outcomes after acute myocardial infarction in patients with infective endocarditis and the effects of different interventions.
Case report of a patient with ST-elevation myocardial infarction and bacterial endocarditis
Intervention with aspiration of infective debris and stent implantation
Literature review comparing outcomes of percutaneous and surgical revascularization
Patient died from cardiogenic and septic shock post-intervention
High early mortality associated with the complication
Outcomes after percutaneous intervention were discussed, emphasizing variability in prognosis

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Case report reveals high early mortality rates in acute myocardial infarction with infective endocarditis, indicating treatment challenges.

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Lawati et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b257fc96eeacc4fcec7243 https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.104883

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Case report reveals high early mortality rates in acute myocardial infarction with infective endocarditis, indicating treatment challenges.

Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Complicating Infective Endocarditis: A Case Report and Review of Reported Outcomes After Revascularization

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Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Complicating Infective Endocarditis: A Case Report and Review of Reported Outcomes After Revascularization

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