Intracranial Hemorrhage as a Marker for Mycotic Aneurysm in Patients With Infective Endocarditis

Discussion Patients with left-sided and right-sided endocarditis with PFO and ICH on CNS imaging were more likely to have mycotic aneurysms detected through DSA than similar patients without ICH. Routine DSA screening for mycotic aneurysms may not be required in patients with endocarditis undergoing evaluation for valve surgery who present without ICH on CNS imaging.

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Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - March 10, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Williams, T. J., Starr, M., El-Dalati, S. Tags: CT, MRI, Bacterial infections, Embolism, Intracerebral hemorrhage Research Article Source Type: research