Management of Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke Related to Infective Endocarditis: Is Mechanical Thrombectomy a Safe Option?

Acute ischemic stroke is the most common neurological complication of infective endocarditis. Intravenous thrombolysis is contraindicated in these patients due to a higher risk of hemorrhagic complications. Whether mechanical thrombectomy has some benefit in these patients remains unanswered although some favorable results can be found in literature.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 20, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Carmen Ramos, Pablo Mayo, Santiago Trillo, Carlos G ómez-Escalonilla, Jose Luis Caniego, Manuel Moreu, Juan Vega, Santiago Rosati, Patricia Simal, Álvaro Ximénez Carrillo, Jose Antonio Egido, José Vivancos Source Type: research