Case report: third-degree atrioventricular block secondary to septic coronary artery embolism following infective endocarditis

Coronary artery emboli can occur from a number of rare causes such as arterial thrombo-embolus or septic embolus. This diagnosis generally requires multi-modal imaging including echocardiography, computed tomography, or invasive coronary angiography. Septic coronary emboli is an extremely rare conse...

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Published in:European heart journal : case reports 2020-10, Vol.4 (5), p.1-4
Main Authors: Prashar, Abhisheik, Chen, Daniel, Youssef, George, Ramsay, David
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Language:English
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Summary:Coronary artery emboli can occur from a number of rare causes such as arterial thrombo-embolus or septic embolus. This diagnosis generally requires multi-modal imaging including echocardiography, computed tomography, or invasive coronary angiography. Septic coronary emboli is an extremely rare consequence of infective endocarditis (IE), having been reported in
ISSN:2514-2119
2514-2119
DOI:10.1093/ehjcr/ytaa193