Endocarditis Is a Common Stroke Mechanism in Hemodialysis Patients [Brief Reports]
Conclusions—
Cardioembolism and cryptogenic stroke are the predominant stroke mechanisms among hemodialysis patients. Infective endocarditis was identified frequently relative to other stroke cohorts, and a raised index of suspicion is warranted in the hemodialysis population.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Ishida, K., Brown, M. G., Weiner, M., Kobrin, S., Kasner, S. E., Messe, S. R. Tags: Echocardiography, Embolic stroke Brief Reports Source Type: research
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