ECHO 2013 / Clinical Decision Making Endocarditis and the Role of Echo

Bioprosthetic MV IE with abscess of MAIF

Native AoV IE with MAIF abscess

Late complication of abscess:

Fistula

LV --> RA

68 yo woman with h/o MVP with malaise and dyspnea, mild anemia.

Valve aneurysm with partial tear

No high risk features, treated medically. 2 months later s/p abx rx

Habib et al. ESC Committee for Practice Guidelines. EHJ 2009;30:2369-413