Nonsurgical treatment of Histoplasma endocarditis involving a bioprosthetic valve

Chest. 1991 Jan;99(1):253-6. doi: 10.1378/chest.99.1.253.

Abstract

Endocardial involvement associated with disseminated histoplasmosis has been infrequently documented, especially among patients with prosthetic valves. The therapeutic approach to these patients is also not yet clearly defined. A 54-year-old man with prosthetic valve endocarditis due to histoplasmosis was successfully treated with amphotericin B. A review of the literature suggests that the optimal form of therapy is likely a combination of surgical replacement of the involved valve and high dose amphotericin B. Successful therapy with amphotericin B alone may, however, be achieved if surgery is not a viable option.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use*
  • Bioprosthesis*
  • Endocarditis / drug therapy
  • Endocarditis / microbiology*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Histoplasmosis / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve

Substances

  • Amphotericin B