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Case Reports
. 2024 May;32(4):219-222.
doi: 10.1177/02184923241242874. Epub 2024 Apr 18.

Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome complicating infective endocarditis - case report

Riju Nair  1 , Shiv Nair  1 , Mary Smitha  2 , U Dipin  2
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Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome complicating infective endocarditis - case report

Riju Nair et al. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2024 May.

Abstract

A 37-year-old lady with infective endocarditis of the mitral valve presented in congestive cardiac failure. However, the clinical scenario became complicated when she was also found to have antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. Meticulous optimization and timely surgical intervention by a multidisciplinary team helped mitigate this not so common situation and lead to successful outcome.

Keywords: Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome; arterial thrombosis; cardiac; infective endocarditis; mitral valve replacement; oral anticoagulation.

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