Reconstructive valve surgery within 10 days of stroke in endocarditis

Conclusion
Early cardiac surgery in patients with infective endocarditis and stroke maybe lifesaving with a low neurological risk. Comprehensive neurovascular imaging may help in identifying patient-related risk factors.

Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - June 20, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Raman, J., Ballal, A., Hota, B., Mirza, S., Lai, D., Bleck, T., Lateef, O. Tags: Cardiac Source Type: research