Key result
A 37-year-old woman with complex congenital heart disease developed fulminant biventricular multivalvular infective endocarditis and multiorgan failure following a pacemaker implant.
Why the study?
Infective endocarditis is a major issue during follow-up of adults with congenital heart disease, leading to significant mortality.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the high risk and aggressive nature of infective endocarditis following invasive procedures in adults with complex congenital heart disease.
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Abbate et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Infective endocarditis in complex congenital heart disease (n=1). Pacemaker implant procedure was evaluated on Clinical course and complications. A 37-year-old woman with complex congenital heart disease developed fulminant biventricular multivalvular infective endocarditis and multiorgan failure following a pacemaker implant.
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