Pre-operative stroke and neurological disability do not independently affect short- and long-term mortality in infective endocarditis patients

Conclusions Pre-operative stroke and the severity of neurological disability do not independently affect short- and long-term mortality in patients with infective endocarditis. It appears that patients with pre-operative stroke present with a generally higher risk profile. This information may substantially affect decision-making.
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research