Ann Clin Case Rep | Volume 8, Issue 1 | Case Report | Open Access

Infective Endocarditis and Ectopic Pregnancy – A High Risk Case for Life Threatening Bleeding

Barua A1*, McCall P2 and Shaikhrezai K1

1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, UK
2Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, UK

^*Correspondance to: Anupama Barua 

Abstract

A 37-year-old female with a history of ectopic pregnancy was found to have vegetation in the mitral valve and diagnosed as infective endocarditis. After emergency mitral valve surgery and 6 weeks of antimicrobial treatment, she was discharged home. Prompt diagnosis and early involvement of multidisciplinary team are prerequisite for successful outcome in this case.

Citation:

Barua A, McCall P, Shaikhrezai K. Infective Endocarditis and Ectopic Pregnancy – A High Risk Case for Life Threatening Bleeding. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2023; 8: 2401.