Systemic Complications of Infective Endocarditis
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Management of infective endocarditis with cerebral complications
PURPOSE Management of patients with infective endocarditis complicated by neurological deficits is challenging. No clear management guidelines have been defined, and the timing of surgery remains controversial. The purpose of this study was to evaluate our management algorithm. METHODS Thirty-eight adult patients with left-sided infective endocarditis undergoing valve surgery were analyzed. B...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Circulation
سال: 2005
ISSN: 0009-7322,1524-4539
DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.104.507178