Clinical experience of infective endocarditis complicated by acute cerebrovascular accidents.

CONCLUSION: Early surgical intervention for IE with ischemic stroke may prevent adverse events, particularly in patients with impaired renal function, diabetes, or staphylococcal infection. A delay in operation of > 30 days is recommended after hemorrhagic stroke.
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Source: Asian Journal of Surgery - November 20, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Hsu CY, Chi NH, Wang SS, Chen YS, Yu HY Tags: Asian J Surg Source Type: research