Triple Threat: Triple-Valve Endocarditis Case Report and Literature Review.

Authors :: Vattikonda KS
Peterson CJ
Torres JL
Sternberg M
Okogbue I
Baffoe-Bonnie A
Fazili T
Source :: Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal [Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J] 2023 Oct 12; Vol. 19 (1), pp. 79-82. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 12 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Triple valve endocarditis (TVE) is a rare presentation of endocarditis often requiring multivalvular surgery. Here we report a case of S. aureus triple valve endocarditis in a patient with a history of intravenous drug use and provide a literature review of TVE identification, treatment, and prognosis.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no competing interests to declare.<br /> (Copyright: © 2023 The Author(s).)