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. 2010 May 6;2010:bcr11.2009.2459. doi: 10.1136/bcr.11.2009.2459

Figure 4.

Figure 4

Macroscopic image of the aortic valve post-resection. This is the left coronary cusp of the aortic valve. The cusp is erythematous and inflamed, indicative of resolving endocarditis. The patient was treated with intravenous antibiotics for 4 weeks before surgery.