Publications by authors named "Martin Richard Platz"
Eur Heart J Case Rep
December 2020
Article Synopsis
- Isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis is a rare type of right-sided infective endocarditis, often challenging to diagnose due to vague symptoms and limited echocardiographic detection, with risk factors including intravenous drug use and certain health issues.
- A case study of a 39-year-old homeless man with a history of IV drug use highlighted how he presented with common symptoms and was later diagnosed with isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis after detecting septic embolism in his lungs.
- Treatment typically involves antibiotics, and while most patients recover, careful monitoring and repeated echocardiograms may be needed in cases with atypical presentations, especially to avoid surgery in high-risk patients like IV drug users.
