Fungal endocarditis after transcatheter aortic valve implantation complicated with pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta

Fungal endocarditis after transcatheter aortic valve implantation complicated with pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta

Abstract Fungal endocarditis following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a rare and serious complication of this procedure. We describe a case of a 75-year-old patient who developed fungal endocarditis caused by Candida albicans, complicated by an aortic pseudoaneurysm.

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Main Authors: Luciano Moreira Baracioli, Walberto Monteiro Neiva Eulálio Filho, Rinaldo Focaccia Siciliano, André Franci, Giorgio Marinaro, Roberta Saretta, Ramez Anbar, Fabio Biscegli Jatene
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-03122-x
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