An Incidental Case of a Rare Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD): Does Infective Endocarditis Ger-Bode Well?

The Gerbode defect is a rare ventricular septal defect (VSD) between the left ventricle (LV) and right atrium (RA). We describe a challenging case of a rare acquired Gerbode defect from infective endocarditis. A 73-year-old male presented for left lower extremity edema and shortness of breath with exertion.