Article Text
Unusual presentation of more common disease/injury
CASE REPORT
Endocarditis following IUD insertion in a patient with tetralogy of Fallot
Abstract
The role of antibiotic prophylaxis for prevention of infective endocarditis is unknown. Endocarditis prophylaxis is recommended for certain high-risk individuals prior to dental procedures. To our knowledge, this is the first case reported in the literature of a patient with complex congenital heart disease developing endocarditis in the period immediately following otherwise uncomplicated intrauterine device insertion.
- valvar diseases
- contraception
- infectious diseases
- infections
- cardiothoracic surgery