# Crisis in the Chest: Acute Chest Syndrome as a Sequela of Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis

**Authors:** Nishal N Patel, Ugochukwu Ebubechukwu, Sunil E Saith, Onyinye S Ugoala, Alexa B Kahn, Samy I McFarlane, Sabu John

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61061 · Cureus · 2024-05-25

## TL;DR

This paper discusses a rare case where acute chest syndrome and pulmonary embolism from tricuspid valve endocarditis occurred together in a sickle cell patient.

## Contribution

The paper presents a unique clinical case highlighting the management of a complex interaction of medical conditions.

## Key findings

- The case demonstrates the atypical challenge of managing concurrent acute chest syndrome and pulmonary embolism.
- Prompt interventions were crucial in achieving the best possible outcome for the patient.

## Abstract

The management of acute chest syndrome (ACS) in sickle cell disease occurring concurrently with pulmonary embolism resulting from tricuspid valve endocarditis poses an atypical challenge. We present a case in which this complex interaction occurs and the prompt interventions that were utilized to give the best possible outcome.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** acute chest syndrome (MONDO:0005632), sickle cell disease (MONDO:0011382), pulmonary embolism (MONDO:0005279)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** ACS (MESH:D056586), Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis (MESH:D014262), pulmonary embolism (MESH:D011655), sickle cell disease (MESH:D000755), Crisis in the Chest (MESH:D013898)

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