Tricuspid valve endocarditis.
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چکیده
Tricuspid valve endocarditis is a disease primarily found in intravenous drug abusers. It occurs much less often than left-sided endocarditis and has a better prognosis. The triad of intravenous drug abuse, Staphylococcus aureus septicemia, and pulmonary embolism with or without a tricuspid regurgitation murmur can be pathognomonic for tricuspid valve endocarditis. Pulmonary signs and symptoms predominate.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice
دوره 5 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992