Intracranial haemorrhage in infective endocarditis
Abstract
Background.-Although intracranial cerebral haemorrhage (ICH) complicating infective endo-carditis (IE) is a critical clinical issue, its characteristics, impact, and prognosis remain poorly known. Aims.-To assess the incidence, mechanisms, risk factors and prognosis of ICH complicating left-sided IE. Abbreviations: ICH, intracranial cerebral haemorrhage; IE, infective endocarditis; TOE, transoesophageal echocardiography; TTE, transthoracic echocardiography.
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