Background Aorto-cardiac fistulae are a rare but increasingly reported entity, and data are
scarce. Method The authors performed a systematic review of ACFs to characterize the …

Fistulas between the aorta and surrounding organs are extremely rare but can be fatal if they
are not identified and treated promptly. Most of these fistulas are associated with a history of …

Simple Summary Infective endocarditis represents a rare, acquired condition in animals, but
also in humans, that typically involves one of the heart valves and mainly affecting the mitral …

This clinical challenge discusses a case in which a patient was referred for aortic valve
repair or replacement due to severe aortic regurgitation from infective endocarditis. In …

A 65-year-old man had undergone mitral valve repair and annuloplasty for severe mitral
regurgitation due to mitral valve prolapse, along with tricuspid valve annuloplasty (TAP) for …

Aorto-cameral fistula (ACF) is an uncommon entity, defined as an abnormal communication
between the aorta and a cardiac chamber. The most common causes include ruptured sinus …

A cat previously diagnosed with valvular aortic stenosis developed acute respiratory
distress. A new continuous heart murmur was noted on physical exam. Echocardiographic …

Aorto‐atrial fistula is a rare and life‐threatening complication of infective endocarditis,
classically diagnosed by visualizing a connection between the aorta and atrium with …

The authors present a case report of a 68-year-old man evaluated at the emergency
department for repeated syncope, asthenia, and general malaise, suggesting heart failure in …

We report a case of infective endocarditis with a septal abscess that was complicated with
abnormal blood flow from the left ventricle to the right atrium (Gerbode defect) along with …