Mitral Valve Vegetations in Endocarditis - POCUS Echocardiogram



Apical 4-chamber view, a mobile echogenic mass is seen attached to the mitral valve flopping in & out of the LA

POCUS is very specific for endocarditis, but sensitivity depends on size of the vegetation. TTE is 84% sensitive for vegetations > 10mm.



Dr. Meghan Herbst @EUSmkh



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