Para-aortic ring abscess and resulting fistulous communication between adjacent structures frequently occur in prosthetic aortic valve endocarditis but are rarely diagnosed preoperatively.

The following are key points to remember from a review on aortic stenosis (AS), heart failure (HF), and aortic valve replacement (AVR): AS is responsible for the development of HF that is mediated ...

Fungal infections are directly treated with antifungals. Drainage and Tissue Removal In some cases, an abscess drainage may be needed to clear pus. In such cases, if pus is not cleared, the infection ...

A tragic case in Canada has raised concerns about the country's healthcare system after Adam Burgoyne, 39, died from an aortic aneurysm following an unsuccessful hospital visit. On December 6 ...