International Heart Journal
Online ISSN : 1349-3299
Print ISSN : 1349-2365
ISSN-L : 1349-2365
Case Reports
Echocardiography Diagnosis of Mitral Valve Aneurysm Complicated with Infective Endocarditis
Yuqiong AnKundi ChenFang Nie
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2023 Volume 64 Issue 5 Pages 959-962

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Mitral valve aneurysm (MVA) is a relatively rare but life-threatening condition that may occur as a complication of an infective endocarditis (IE) involved aortic valve. Rupture of the valve aneurysm is one of the most serious complications, which could result in severe mitral regurgitation and cause rapid hemodynamic deterioration, especially in heart failure patients. Timely diagnosis using echocardiography and appropriate treatments, such as invasive surgical repair or replacement of the valve, can effectively prevent catastrophic complications. Here, we present a 57-year-old male patient with MVA after IE and emphasize the key role of echocardiography in the early diagnosis and management of these kinds of conditions.

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