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An Unusual Appearance of Fibrin Sheaths after Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillator Removal Because of Infective Endocarditis
Author(s) -
Lacalzada Juan,
GarcíaGonzález Martín J.,
la Rosa Alejandro,
González Esther,
Díaz Francisco J.,
Laynez Ignacio
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
echocardiography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1540-8175
pISSN - 0742-2822
DOI - 10.1111/echo.12628
Subject(s) - infective endocarditis , fibrin , medicine , implantable cardioverter defibrillator , endocarditis , superior vena cava , complication , surgery , cardiology , catheter , immunology
Mini‐Abstract The radiological detection of “fibrin sheaths” after removing central catheters is a well‐known delayed complication. “Fibrin sheaths” after implantable cardioverter‐defibrillator ( ICD ) removal because of infective endocarditis is unusual. We report the case of a 26‐year‐old woman with an ICD who developed infective endocarditis. A transesophageal echocardiography showed an image of “fibrin sleeve” on the superior vena cava ( SVC ). The patient had no history of SVC central catheter placement. The coexistence of vegetation and “fibrin sheaths” at different moments, as in our case, requires an awareness of this situation for differential diagnosis and treatment.