DOI: 10.12890/2024_004806

Aorto-right atrial and aorto-right ventricular fistulas as a complication of subacute infective endocarditis

Authors

  • Cristina Dodul Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Galati, Romania; Cardiology Department, “Sf. Apostol Andrei” Emergency County Clinical Hospital, Galati, Romania
  • Ana-Maria Sarpe Paduraru Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Galati, Romania; Cardiology Department, “Sf. Apostol Andrei” Emergency County Clinical Hospital, Galati, Romania
  • Luiza Nechita Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Galati, Romania; Cardiology Department, “Sf. Apostol Andrei” Emergency County Clinical Hospital, Galati, Romania
  • Andreea Boghean Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Galati, Romania; Cardiology Department, “Sf. Apostol Andrei” Emergency County Clinical Hospital, Galati, Romania
  • Cristian Gutu Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Galati, Romania; Cardiology Department, Emergency Military Hospital Dr. Aristide Serfioti, Galati, Romania
  • Maria Ursu Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Galati, Romania; Pediatric Clinical Hospital “Sf. Ioan”, Galati, Romania

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Keywords

Infective endocarditis, aorto-right atrial fistula, aorto-right ventricular fistula

Abstract

Aorto-atrial fistula (AAF) and aorto-ventricular fistula (AVF) are a rare, but potentially life-threatening condition, where an anomalous connection forms between the aortic structures and the cardiac atria or ventricles. The exact incidence of this condition is unknown, as are the major precipitating factors and best treatment options. It may be congenital, secondary to conditions such as aortic dissection, infective endocarditis, or valve replacement, or iatrogenic in nature. In the case reported here a 72-year-old male who was found to have an infective endocarditis complicated by right AAF and AVF. This case illustrates the important role of transesophageal echocardiography in the evaluation of a patient with subacute infective endocarditis with a very rare complication.

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Published

2024-09-19

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Vol. 11 No. 10 (2024)

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Dodul C, Sarpe Paduraru A-M, Nechita L, Boghean A, Gutu C, Ursu M. Aorto-right atrial and aorto-right ventricular fistulas as a complication of subacute infective endocarditis. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2024 Sep. 19 [cited 2026 Nov. 14];11(10). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/4806