Author/Authors :
Kurisu, Kazuhiro Department of Cardiovascular Surgery - Shimonoseki City Hospital, Shimonoseki, Japan , Mitsuo, Hiroshi Department of Cardiovascular Surgery - Shimonoseki City Hospital, Shimonoseki, Japan , Ueno, Yasutaka Department of Cardiovascular Surgery - Shimonoseki City Hospital, Shimonoseki, Japan
Abstract :
Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage is a very rare but potentially lethal condition resulting from various disorders. We report the case of a
patient who suffered diffuse alveolar hemorrhage subsequent to bacterial endocarditis and survived aortic valve replacement, which
was applied after improvement in respiratory distress. We believe that the strategy of respiratory functional recovery by aggressive
rehabilitation is essential for the achievement of a successful surgical outcome in patients with alveolar hemorrhage.
