Aspergillus endocarditis in a paediatric patient after a cardiac surgery, associated with septic pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2015

Autores

Joana Miranda (Autor) FMUP; de Sousa, AR (Autor) Outra; Monterroso, J (Autor) Outra

Revista

Título: Cardiology in the Young

Vol. 25

Páginas: 563-565

ISSN: 1047-9511

Editora: Cambridge University Press

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 7 Citações

Scopus - 6 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-00G-152

DOI: 10.1017/s1047951114000432

Abstract (EN): We report a rare case of pulmonary prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Aspergillus fumigatus, associated with septic pulmonary embolism and secondary pulmonary hypertension, in a 4-year-old boy with surgically corrected tetralogy of Fallot. The diagnosis and treatment of Aspergillus endocarditis remains highly challenging. The best therapeutic option for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension due to an infectious thromboembolic event is highly debatable and the results are poor.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 3