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Infekční endokarditida na trikuspidální chlopni u intravenózní narkomanky
[Tricuspid valve infective endocarditis in intravenous drug abuser]

. 2013 Oct ; 59 (10) : 939-42.

Language Czech Country Czech Republic Media print

Document type Case Reports, Journal Article

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PubMed 24164370
PII: 41701

Infective endocarditis can be divided from practical point of view into native valve endocarditis and prosthetic valve endocarditis. With regard to aquired endocarditis, endocarditis in intravenous drug abusers can be separetly differentiated. Echocardiography and microbio-logical cultures are essential for dia-gnosis. Treatment consists of antibio-tic therapy and often surgical procedure is required. We present a case report of an intravenous drug abuser with a tricuspid valve endocarditis, successfully treated with antibio-tic therapy and a following surgical valve repair.

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