Bacterial endocarditis predominantly involves cardiac valves and is associated with many potential complications. Valvular dysfunction resulting from disruption of the structural integrity of valves are not infrequent. This report illustrates a rare case of endocarditis involving the interatrial septum which subsequently produced destruction of the structure resulting in an acquired atrial septal defect.
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