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Acute ischemic stroke treated with mechanical thrombectomy and fungal endocarditis: a case report and systematic review of the literature
We report a case of an acute ischemic stroke treated by mechanical thrombectomy, with the histopathological analysis of the retrieved clot followed by the confirmation of fungal endocarditis. An extensive review of the literature has been proposed and three key points concerning the fungal endocarditis predisposing factors, the relation between thrombolysis and hemorrhagic risk and, finally, the importance of clot analysis have been discussed.
Source: Journal of Neuroradiology - April 3, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Comparison of Characteristics and Short-Term Outcome From Fungal Infective Endocarditis in Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis Versus Native Valve Endocarditis
In conclusion, fungal IE is associated with high mortality and recurrence rates. Surgery performed in selected cases may improve the outcomes, but the recurrence rate remains high.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - April 5, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xiao-lu Sun, Jian Zhang, Guo-gan Wang, Xiao-feng Zhuang, Yan-min Yang, Jun Zhu, Hui-qiong Tan, Li-tian Yu Tags: Valvular Heart Disease Source Type: research