| Myocardial abscess complicating healed myocardial infarction. | |
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PMID: 861868 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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An isolated myocardial abscess due to Bacteroides fragilis developed in the scar of a myocardial infarction. Fever, chills and signs of pericarditis were the main clinical features. Mild enteritis 1 week prior to the onset of symptoms related to the abscess was the most likely cause of the bacteremia. The diagnosis was established at thoracotomy, performed because of cardiac tamponade. Thirteen other cases of isolated bacterial myocardial abscess accompanying myocardial infarction have been reported, but all the infarctions were recent. Surgical resection for a suspected myocardial abscess should be considered in view of the high mortality, largely from cardiac rupture. |
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Authors:
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S Weisz; D G Young |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian Medical Association journal Volume: 116 ISSN: 0008-4409 ISO Abbreviation: Can Med Assoc J Publication Date: 1977 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1977-07-23 Completed Date: 1977-07-23 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0414110 Medline TA: Can Med Assoc J Country: CANADA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1156-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Abscess
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etiology* Bacteroides Infections / complications* Bacteroides fragilis Heart Diseases / etiology* Humans Male Middle Aged Myocardial Infarction / complications* Rupture, Spontaneous |
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