title: Tricuspid valve endocarditis during the second trimester of pregnancy.
abstract: Bacterial endocarditis in pregnancy is rare, usually resulting from preexisting cardiac lesions or intravenous drug use. We present an interesting case of tricuspid valve endocarditis in a pregnant woman and raise important points in the management of this condition during pregnancy.
authors: Lehigh Valley Health Network, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Allentown, PA 18105.
authors: Joanne N
authors: JN
authors: Quiñones
authors: Houston Northwest Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Houston, TX 77090.
authors: Faunda
authors: F
authors: Campbell
authors: Lehigh Valley Health Network, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Allentown, PA 18105.
authors: Kara M
authors: KM
authors: Coassolo
authors: Progressive Physician Associates , Allentown, PA 18105 , USA.
authors: Gerald
authors: G
authors: Pytlewski
authors: Lehigh Valley Health Network, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Allentown, PA 18105.
authors: Patricia
authors: P
authors: Maran
keywords: bacterial endocarditis; pregnancy