Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Aortic Valve Endocarditis With Cerebral and Peripheral Artery Embolization

Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Hassane Abdallah, Sultan Askar, Anwar Al hulaibi, Mohannad Dawary, Fatemah Al-Aithan, Jaafer J. AlObaid, Mohammed Abdulkader, Mohammed Al hemmyari, Haitham Akram Altaani
DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2025.12.014
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Abstract

Infective endocarditis can affect native valves, prosthetic valves, or implanted cardiac devices. It has a high in-hospital mortality rate. This is a 43-year-old woman with a history of aortic valve replacement 4 months before presentation. She presented with fatigue. Computed tomography showed left internal carotid artery occlusion and bilateral cerebral infarcts. Echocardiography showed a dehiscent prosthetic valve, aortic root pseudoaneurysm, and abscess. She underwent redo aortic valve replacement with root reconstruction. Infective endocarditis with carotid artery disease is a complex condition. Septic emboli can affect the carotid arteries, leading to stroke. Early detection and a comprehensive examination are required to optimize outcomes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions Actinomycetales infections and treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports
Volume
4
Issue
2
Pages
645–647
Publication date
10 January 2026
Language
EN