Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2010 Feb;43(1):89-91.
Infective Endocarditis with Patent Ductus Arteriosus at 60 Years Old Patient
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Korea. samyoun@wonkwang.ac.kr
Abstract
- Aortic and pulmonary valve endocarditis with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is uncommon in adult. A 60-year-old woman was diagnosed with aortic and pulmonary valve endocarditis and PDA. We describe our surgical experience for treating PDA with double valve endocarditis.