Browsing by Author "Vattikonda, Kiriti S."

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    Nonbacterial Thrombotic Endocarditis With Embolic Phenomena Diagnosed by Transesophageal Echocardiogram
    Vattikonda, Kiriti S.; Peterson, Christopher J.; Ayzenbart, Vira I.; Rutherford, Molly S. (Springer, 2023-09-21)
    Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE) is a valvular disorder commonly associated with malignancy and connective tissue diseases. While the disorder is often discovered during autopsy, it is sometimes diagnosed in patients who present with systemic embolization. Here, we discuss the case of a 52-year-old female, with connective tissue disease and malignancy, who presented with symptoms of systemic embolization and was diagnosed with NBTE by transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). This case highlights the utility of TEE in diagnosing NBTE and its influence in guiding the subsequent management of patients.
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    Triple threat: Triple-valve endocarditis case report and literature review
    Vattikonda, Kiriti S.; Peterson, Christopher J.; Torres, Jordan L.; Sternberg, Michael; Okogbue, Ijeoma; Baffoe-Bonnie, Anthony W.; Fazili, Tasaduq (2023-10-12)
    Triple valve endocarditis (TVE) is a rare presentation of endocarditis often requiring multivalvular surgery. Here we report a case of S. aureus triple valve endocarditis in a patient with a history of intravenous drug use and provide a literature review of TVE identification, treatment, and prognosis.