Pulmonary onset and complications of intravenous drug users infective endocarditis

Conclusions: The existence of pulmonary embolism simulating pneumonia was the first clue to diagnosis of IE in IDU. Echo detected the vegetations on tricuspid valve and confirmed the diagnosis. The pulmonary onset and PC knowledge of IDU IE is important for early diagnostics in any clinical department of a modern hospital.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Pulmonary embolism Source Type: research