MRSA Endocarditis of Bovine Contegra Valved Conduit: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Bajraktari Gani, Olloni Rozafa, Daullxhiu Irfan, Ademaj Fadil, Vela Zana, Pajaziti Mubekir
Primary Institution: University Clinical Centre of Kosovo
Conclusion
This case highlights the complexity of managing endocarditis associated with a bovine Contegra valved conduit and emphasizes the need for further research on its implantation and prevention of endocarditis.
Supporting Evidence
- The Contegra valved conduit is a bovine jugular vein graft used for right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction.
- Isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis is extremely rare.
- The patient presented with severe anemia and renal failure due to MRSA infection.
- Transthoracic echocardiography revealed significant vegetation on the Contegra valve.
Takeaway
A 20-year-old man got a serious heart infection from a special valve made from a cow's vein, which he had implanted four years earlier. This case shows how rare and complicated such infections can be.
Methodology
The case was diagnosed using transthoracic echocardiography and laboratory tests, including blood cultures.
Limitations
The lack of trans-esophageal echocardiography limited the diagnostic assessment.
Participant Demographics
One 20-year-old male patient.
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