MitraClip-related infective endocarditis in a frail, elderly patient: a case report

Background The incidence of infective endocarditis (IE) following a MitraClip is rare with 17 reported cases in the literature. The reported mortality rate is high, at 41%, despite both medical and surgical therapies. To date, this is the first documented case of IE following a MitraClip procedure in Australia. Case summary An 88-year-old male presented with a 1-week history of confusion and dyspnoea. Clinical examination was significant for a...