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Infective endocarditis 4 months after transapical aortic valve implantation with Edwards SAPIEN™ XT.

An 84-year old male had undergone an apical transapical aortic valve implantation. Subsequently, a reoperation for prosthetic endocarditis became necessary (Enterococcus durans). Intraoperatively, a massive destruction of the native annulus including abscess formation was found. We emphasize the risk of endocarditis in elderly TAVI patients in conjunction with possible unusual, pre-existing germs (Figs 1 and 2).