Early Operation in Patients With Mitral Valve Infective Endocarditis and Acute Stroke Is Safe.

CONCLUSIONS: MV surgery for IE and acute stroke can be performed early with a low risk of postoperative neurologic complications. When indicated, surgical intervention for MV IE complicated by acute stroke should not be delayed.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - November 11, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ghoreishi M, Foster N, Pasrija C, Shah A, Watkins AC, Evans CF, Maghami S, Quinn R, Wehman B, Taylor BS, Dawood MY, Griffith BP, Gammie JS Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research