Optimal timing of surgery for active infective endocarditis with cerebral complications: a Japanese multicentre study [ADULT CARDIAC]

CONCLUSIONS
Although statistically insignificant, early surgery in active IE patients with CI is safe, but very early surgery (within 7 days) should be avoided in patients with ICH.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Okita, Y., Minakata, K., Yasuno, S., Uozumi, R., Sato, T., Ueshima, K., Konishi, H., Morita, N., Harada, M., Kobayashi, J., Suehiro, S., Kawahito, K., Okabayashi, H., Takanashi, S., Ueda, Y., Usui, A., Imoto, K., Tanaka, H., Okamura, Y., Sakata, R., Yaku, Tags: Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research