MEDtube Science 2016 - Infective endocarditis caused by dental problems correlated with bicuspid aortic valve

The aim of the study was to emphasize the importance of prophylaxis of infective endocarditis. Also, the influence of heart failure and bacterial etiology on the treatment was analyzed. This study presents a case report of a patient who was suffering from IE. He was treated in the Cardiology Ward at the Medical University of Lublin. 47-year-old man has resected his tooth in a dental surgery. After a few days at home, he presented non-specific symptoms like fever and chest pain. Bicuspid aortic valve was diagnosed at the Cardiology Ward. Furthermore, vegetation on aortic valve was recorded in echocardiography. That is why IE diagnosis was made. After the therapy with Vancomycin, vegetation on aortic valve was still present. Regurgitation in 3rd state was developed by the patient. New valve was implanted. A few days after operation the patient had subfebrile state. He was treated with Vancomycin and Clindamycin. Currently, he is receiving ciprofloxacin as prophylaxis of IE. Heart failure is a risk factor of IE. These patients should get antibiotic prophylaxis before dental surgery. Patients with heart defect can develop more severe type and treatment in these cases is more difficult. Everyone should undergo non-specific prophylaxis of infective endocarditis.