Infective Endocarditis Complicated by Septic Embolization in a Patient With Barlow's Disease: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Infective endocarditis (IE) is a severe cardiac infection with significant morbidity and mortality. Prompt diagnosis and management, often guided by the Duke's criteria, are essential for optimal outcomes. We report a case of mitral valve IE caused by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) complicated by ischemic stroke and recurrent mitral valve dysfunction in a previously healthy 35-year-old male with unrevealed Barlow's disease. This case highlights the crucial role of timely surgical intervention and multidisciplinary approach in care including cardiology, infectious diseases, and cardiothoracic surgery.