Petechial Rash and Glomerulonephritis

Abstract

Patent foramen ovale device closure is rarely associated with complications. This case report is believed to be the first description of a patient with infective endocarditis of a patent foramen ovale closure device presenting as glomerulonephritis. This article serves to educate as to this rare device complication and its unusual presentation. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

Keywords

• cardiac surgery
• device infection
• echocardiography
• endocarditis
• glomerulonephritis
• patent foramen ovale