Infective Endocarditis Secondary to Needle Embolization to the Heart: A Case Report.
| Autor: | Elias T; Internal Medicine, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, USA., Girgis K; Internal Medicine, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, USA., Daneshvar M; Cardiology, Virtua Health, Camden, USA., Weinberg H; Cardiology, Virtua Health, Camden, USA., Barsoum DM; Internal Medicine, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, USA., Malak R; Internal Medicine, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, USA., Rezkalla V; Internal Medicine, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, USA., Beshai R; Cardiovascular Disease, Virtua Health, Camden, USA.; Internal Medicine, Jefferson Health, Stratford, USA. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2024 May 31; Vol. 16 (5), pp. e61459. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 31 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.61459 |
| Abstrakt: | This case report explores the rare occurrence of a needle embolism in the heart among individuals with intravenous drug use (IVDU). The intricate symptomatology, ranging from overt chest pain to asymptomatic cases, poses diagnostic challenges and may lead to underrecognition. Healthcare professionals must navigate varied presentations, emphasizing the need for a nuanced diagnostic approach. The interplay of needle embolisms with infective endocarditis and sepsis adds complexity, requiring a comprehensive understanding. Ongoing education and training are crucial for healthcare professionals to address the evolving challenges of needle embolism management within the broader context of infective endocarditis and sepsis. Our patient is a 31-year-old female with a history of IVDU who presented with heart palpitations and shortness of breath. A CT scan revealed lung lesions and a needle in the right ventricle. The patient was admitted for methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) bacteremia, where she underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) involving empyemectomy and wedge resection of the right-middle and lower lobes. However, it was deemed very risky to remove the needle from the right ventricle. Despite extensive discussion and patient education, she left the rehabilitation center without follow-up, highlighting the challenges of managing IV drug-related complications. In conclusion, heightened awareness and a proactive approach are crucial in managing rare complications such as needle embolisms in IVDU patients. This case underscores the significance of staying informed to improve patient care and outcomes amid evolving healthcare practices. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Elias et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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