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Infective Endocarditis with Pulmonary Embolization

Imaging findings

Large vegetation on the tricuspid valve leading to septic pulmonary emboli, causing pulmonary artery occlusion and distal lung ischemia/necrosis.

Key takeaways

Large valve vegetations can lead to dramatic embolic events. Surgical intervention may involve both valve replacement and pulmonary arteriotomy.

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