pulmonary valve bacterial endocarditis in tetralogy of fallot
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we report two cases of tetralogy of fallot with pulmonary valve bacterial endocarditis where one extended to the branch of pulmonary artery (pa). this is a rare occurrence. aggressive supportive care plus early and radical surgery can be life saving.
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the journal of tehran university heart centerجلد ۲، شماره ۱، صفحات ۴۵-۴۷
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