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We present a case of acute endocarditis due to enterococcus faecalis involving partially A2 and completely A3 (Carpentier classification) with destruction of the free margin of the mitral valve. Repair was performed by using glutaraldehyde treated porcine pericardium to replace the defect and neochordae of polytetrafluoroethylene sutured to the free margin of the pericardium to achieve competence. Intraoperative and follow-up echocardiogaphies showed no regurgitation.
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Endocardite Bacteriana/complicações , Insuficiência da Valva Mitral/etiologia , Insuficiência da Valva Mitral/cirurgia , Pericárdio/transplante , Técnicas de Sutura , Adulto , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Cardíacos/métodos , Cordas Tendinosas/cirurgia , Ecocardiografia Transesofagiana , Endocardite Bacteriana/microbiologia , Feminino , Seguimentos , Infecções por Bactérias Gram-Positivas/complicações , Infecções por Bactérias Gram-Positivas/microbiologia , Humanos , Insuficiência da Valva Mitral/diagnóstico por imagem , Politetrafluoretileno , Cuidados Pré-Operatórios , Medição de Risco , Transplante Autólogo , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of acute ischemic coronary events. It is more prevalent in young women, particularly in the peripartum period. In men it is an extremely rare cause. We described the clinical course of a patient, man, presenting pain chest and ventricular malignant arrhythmias. Four days after admission the patient underwent coronary angiography, showing a large SCAD. After this, he had undergone coronary artery bypass surgery. He presented an angiography and clinical resolution and he was still asymptomatic at a 6-month clinical follow up. Pathophysiologic aspects and treatment options of spontaneous coronary artery dissection are discussed.
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Dissecção Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagem , Aneurisma Coronário/diagnóstico por imagem , Taquicardia Ventricular/diagnóstico por imagem , Adulto , Dissecção Aórtica/complicações , Aneurisma Coronário/complicações , Angiografia Coronária/métodos , Humanos , Masculino , Homens , Taquicardia Ventricular/complicaçõesRESUMO
Continuous electrocardiograph monitoring in initial phases of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is well established. We present a patient case with ACS without ST elevation who developed transient pathological Q waves accompanying angina symptoms. The possible mechanisms and prognostic implications are discussed.
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Eletrocardiografia , Miocárdio Atordoado/diagnóstico , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Infarto do Miocárdio/diagnóstico , Infarto do Miocárdio/terapiaRESUMO
The infectious complications that occur following vascular access for catheterization are frequently associated with an unfavourable outcome, mainly because diagnosis is delayed. Although its incidence is low, clinicians should be aware of this complication as the use of invasive procedures is increasing. Here, we report our experience with five patients.
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Cateterismo/efeitos adversos , Infecções por Escherichia coli/etiologia , Infecções Estafilocócicas/etiologia , Doenças Vasculares/microbiologia , Adulto , Idoso , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
Las complicaciones infecciosas del acceso vascular tras el cateterismo se asocian con frecuencia con una evolución desfavorable debido a un retraso en el diagnóstico. A pesar de su baja incidencia, los clínicos deben estar atentos ante su aparición debido al creciente uso de técnicas intervencionistas. Presentamos nuestra experiencia con 5 pacientes
The infectious complications that occur following vascular access for catheterization are frequently associated with an unfavourable outcome, mainly because diagnosis is delayed. Although its incidence is low, clinicians should be aware of this complication as the use of invasive procedures is increasing. Here, we report our experience with five patients
