Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction Caused by the Fistula from the Aortic Graft Pseudoaneurysm to the Left Ventricle

摘要

A 66-year-old male patient presented to the emergency room with progressive dyspnea and fatigue for one month. He had a history of bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement and separated graft implantation to the ascending aorta 5 years ago. Three months after surgery, he had infective endocarditis due to staphylococcus epidermidis. At end of 6 weeks of antibiotic treatment, the total cure for endocarditis was achieved.