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Case #1 Illustration Aortic Root Relationship. Aortic Root Abscess. Case #1. Aortic abscess tracking mitral-aortic interstitial fibrosa
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Case #1Illustration Aortic Root Relationship Aortic Root Abscess
Case #1 • Aortic abscess tracking mitral-aortic interstitial fibrosa • 72 y/o man with known asymptomatic aortic stenosis status post ORIF hip 5 months prior.Recently developed fever, chills. Hx of urosepsis. Admitted for workup. Rapidly developed CHF, sepsis requiring intubation, respiratory support vasopressin for pressure control • Entercoccal endocarditis of calcific bicuspid valve with abscess, VSD • Aortic Root: Surgical Annulus 3.3cm Sinus of Valsalva 3.8cm STJ 3.8cm