Triology of fallot presenting with isolated pulmonary valve infective endocarditis - A rare case report.
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چکیده
Isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis is an uncommon clinical entity and is usually associated with intravenous drug abuse. The majority of cases involve the tricuspid valve. Isolated pulmonary valve bacterial endocarditis complicating Triology of Fallot ( which constitutes pulmonary valve stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy and atrial septal defect) is very rare. A rare complication of a rare case is reported here.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
دوره 64 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016