Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5962101 Indian Heart Journal 2014 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

We present a case of Tricuspid valve Aspergillus endocarditis with saddle shaped massive pulmonary embolism occurring in an immunocompetent host. The patient was managed uniquely by pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) and combination antifungal chemotherapy with Liposomal amphotericin-B + caspofungin.

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Pulmonary endarterectomy for saddling pulmonary embolism by Aspergillus fungus in an immunocompetent patient
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