There are several reported cases that have showed that COVID-19 is a highly thrombogenic disease. The release of cytokines during cardiopulmonary bypass plus COVID 19 related thrombogenic factors can trigger life-threatening thromboembolic events as we...
The authors present the case of a neonate who developed mitral valve infective endocarditis. Despite aggressive antibiotic therapy, his clinical condition worsened and increased inotropic support was needed. The patient...