An unusual presentation of prosthetic valve endocarditis: Utility of 3D transillumination rendering

Abstract

Prosthetic valve endocarditis is a rare but serious complication of cardiac valve replacement, and echocardiography plays a fundamental role in its diagnosis and management. However, there is not much information about the use of the 3D transillumination rendering in this context. In this report, we present an unusual case of prosthetic valve endocarditis that exemplifies the utility of this new tool.

Keywords: echocardiography; infective endocarditis; prosthetic valve; three-dimensional transillumination rendering.