Myocardial ischaemia as a result of external coronary compression from infective aortic root aneurysm: atypical presentation of prosthetic valve endocarditis

[摘要] SummaryThis case describes an unusual presentation of prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE): an acute coronary syndrome. A 67-year-old male presented with cardiac sounding chest pain on a background of a short history of night sweats, weight loss and genera

[学科分类] 内科医学

[关键词] prosthetic valve endocarditis;acute coronary syndrome;aortic root abscess;aortic valve replacement