A RARE CASE OF TRICUSPID VALVE ENDOCARDITIS WITH SPLENIC INFARCT AND ATRIAL FIBRILLATION-CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Abstract

Clinical and imaging findings from a rare case of a patient on intravenous drug abuse (IVDA) with a splenic infarct in the setting of Tricuspid valve endocarditis (TVE) and Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) are presented through this research article. Literature does not portray significant information on medical vs. surgical approach in the management of TVE with a splenic infarct and PFO. In our attempt to highlight this unique clinical scenario, we are surmounted by the dilemma in absence of any available clinical management guidelines-either treat the patient with the closure of the septal defect inviting more complications or manage the patient medically in a setting where the patient is continuously under the effect of Intravenous drug Abuse.