POSTPARTUM INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS, A CHALLENGE TO IMPROVE CLINICAL SKILLS

Author:Nwade B, Offiah E, Uwanuruochi K

published date:2025-Sep-19

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Abstract

Background: Postpartum infective endocarditis is rare and life threatening, but curable.

Case presentation: This case report outlines the clinical presentation and management of infective endocarditis in a 32-year-old woman after twin delivery in a maternity home. Initially, the case was misdiagnosed, and financial constraints and insufficient clinical acumen hindered investigation and procurement of medications. Eventually, after significant delay, the diagnosis was made. However, social circumstances warranted premature discharge, and the patient was lost to follow-up.

Conclusion: This case provided a lot of learning opportunities for clinicians. The advent of investigative tools notwithstanding, clinical acumen still needs to be top notch.

Keywords: Postpartum, infective endocarditis, clinical skills

Keywords: Postpartum, infective endocarditis, clinical skills,,

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