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The Internet Journal of Cardiology ISSN: 1528-834X


Coronary persistent abscess

Paul Biswajit D N B Cardiology Consultant Cardiologist
Vinay Sharma D M Cardiology Consultant Cardiologist
Sameer Shrivastav D M Cardiology Principal Consultant Cardiologist
Citation:  P. Biswajit, V. Sharma & S. Shrivastav: Coronary persistent abscess. The Internet Journal of Cardiology. 2009 Volume 7 Number 2
Keywords:  Infective endocarditis coronary artery staph aureus

Abstract

Sir:

Coronary stent infection is an uncommon condition with sinister prognosis. We came across a case of coronary stent infection with abscess formation . Staph aureus was identified as the culpable organism in microbiological specimens. The patient was appropriately treated with antibiotics and underwent coronary bypass grafting with debridement of abscess cavity.

Figure . Panel A and B shows TEE images of coronary stent surrounded by abscess cavity.

Figure . Panel A and B shows TEE images of coronary stent surrounded by abscess cavity.

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