International Medical Case Reports Journal (Apr 2024)
Unusual Case of Right-Side Infective Endocarditis in a 40-Year-Old Woman with Postpartum Endometritis: A Case Report
Abstract
Sura Markos,1 Surafel Nadew Firdawoke,2 Eshetu Dabaro Gagamo,2 Mintesnot Zemedkun Workeneh2 1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia; 2Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Sura Markos, Tel +251-910878529, Email [email protected]: Rarely observed during pregnancy and the postpartum period, right side infective endocarditis (IE) is particularly uncommon among non-drug-addicted individuals. Nonetheless, if it does occur, it poses significant health risks for both the mother and the fetus, even in the absence of pre-existing heart diseases. This case report describes a rare presentation of right-sided IE (IE) in a 40-year-old woman from rural Ethiopia with postpartum endometritis. The patient presented with atypical symptoms, making it challenging to identify the underlying cause. Through careful diagnostic evaluation and a multidisciplinary approach, the team successfully diagnosed and treated the patient, highlighting the importance of swift and accurate diagnosis for managing uncommon right-sided IE cases.Keywords: postpartum, right-side endocarditis, postpartum endometritis
