Infective endocarditis associated with atopic dermatitis

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Infective endocarditis caused by atopic dermatitis is common in young patients and has a high potential for causing embolism. Because of the high risk of mediastinitis postoperatively, minimally invasive cardiac surgery could be effective.

Keywords

• atopic dermatitis
• infective endocarditis
• methicillin‐sensitive Staphylococcus aureus
• minimally invasive cardiac surgery