MitraClip-Associated Endocarditis: Emergency Department Diagnosis With Point of Care Ultrasound

Background Management of mitral valve regurgitation in patients with multiple comorbidities is complicated because of poor surgical candidacy. Less invasive techniques for these patients include the MitraClip device, an endovascular repair option used to reduce mitral valve regurgitation symptoms. However, complications include leaflet damage, stenosis, and infectious endocarditis. Case Report Four years after MitraClip placement, an 80-year-old...