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.

Journal

The Internet Journal of Cardiology ISSN: 1528-834X

Coronary persistent abscess

Abstract