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Characteristics and Outcomes of Candidemia in Patients with Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device Support
In conclusion, fungemia is a rare and severe complication in LVAD patients occurring early postimplant.
Source: ASAIO Journal - August 1, 2022 Category: Medical Devices Tags: Adult Circulatory Support Source Type: research

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