Severe paravalvular detachment of a bioprosthetic aortic valve in atypical infective endocarditis

European Heart Journal - Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: David Füller, Oliver Ritter, Vadim Tchaikovski
DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytag182
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Abstract

A 68-year-old man, 16 years after biological aortic valve replacement, presented in the Emergency Department with progressive exertional dyspnoea, currently on minimal exertion (NYHA III), and progressive lower leg oedema since 1 week. Prior to recent events, the patient has been in good functional status. He has just returned from a trip to Hawaii. N-terminal proBNP was significantly elevated (3926 pg/mL, reference value

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions

Publication details

Journal / source
European Heart Journal - Case Reports
Volume
10
Issue
3
Pages
ytag182–ytag182
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN